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VE10 AEX

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,820 mi
Last recorded40,820 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 AEX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 37,941 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,140 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 29,877 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,437 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 29,437 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2017 25,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 25,129 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,375 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 12,548 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 AEX is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AEX, 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 AEX registered?

VE10 AEX is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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