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VE10 AEU

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,400 mi
Last recorded25,400 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 AEU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 25,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 25,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 23,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,025 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 23,025 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,085 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,048 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 11,048 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 6,824 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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VE10 AEU is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 11,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE10 AEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE10 AEU registered?

VE10 AEU is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is VE10 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE10 AEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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