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SH10 BPU

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,224 mi
Last recorded29,224 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 BPU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 29,224 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 29,206 miles

Drive belt worn to excess Hole in belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 28,018 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 28,018 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 27,085 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 27,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 22,567 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 22,567 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,114 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 20,103 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 17,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 17,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 15,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,215 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,726 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 12,906 miles

Rear 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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SH10 BPU is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SH10 BPU, 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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SH10 BPU is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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