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VU10 YTV

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,714 mi
Last recorded14,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 YTV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 14,714 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 14,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2025 14,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 14,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 13,560 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 12,842 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 12,842 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 12,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 12,526 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2019 11,662 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 11,662 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 11,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 5 May 2018 11,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 11,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 11,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 10,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 8,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 8,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,900 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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VU10 YTV is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU10 YTV, 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 VU10 YTV registered?

VU10 YTV is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 5 May 2010.

Is VU10 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU10 YTV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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