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VU10 YVW

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,039 mi
Last recorded28,039 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 YVW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 28,039 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 27,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 27,166 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 27,166 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 21,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 19,344 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 18,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,284 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 15,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 10,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 10,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 8,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 4,978 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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VU10 YVW is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 12,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU10 YVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 16 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU10 YVW registered?

VU10 YVW is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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