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LY59 BXH

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,865 mi
Last recorded16,865 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BXH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 16,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 13,973 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 13,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 13,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 13,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 6,752 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 4,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 3,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 2,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 1,327 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 790 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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LY59 BXH is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY59 BXH, 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 LY59 BXH registered?

LY59 BXH is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 January 2010.

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The MOT history for LY59 BXH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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