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R3 UBO

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,545 mi
Last recorded15,545 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 UBO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 15,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 15,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 15,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 14,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 14,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,764 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 13,764 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 12,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 11,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 10,620 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,313 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 5,447 miles

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

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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R3 UBO is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R3 UBO, 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 R3 UBO registered?

R3 UBO is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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