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UB53 VES

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,721 mi
Last recorded40,721 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUB53 VES
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 37,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 31,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 27,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 27,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 23,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 17,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 13,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,271 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 11,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,232 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 6,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 4,907 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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UB53 VES is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UB53 VES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UB53 VES registered?

UB53 VES is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 June 2010.

Is UB53 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for UB53 VES shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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