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VN10 GUG

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,201 mi
Last recorded15,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 GUG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 15,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 15,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 14,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 13,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 12,031 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 12,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 11,772 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy more stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 11,772 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly getting stuck on both locks (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy more stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 10,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 9,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 9,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 8,825 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 7,685 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2016 7,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 6,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 6,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 5,258 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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VN10 GUG is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN10 GUG, 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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VN10 GUG is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 15 May 2010.

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