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VU10 YTO

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,242 mi
Last recorded26,242 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 YTO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 26,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 25,611 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 25,181 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 24,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 23,734 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 23,737 miles

Early signs of front brake bind.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 23,734 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Early signs of front brake bind.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 21,686 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 21,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 20,324 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 20,317 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 18,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,025 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,587 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 YTO is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VU10 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

VU10 YTO is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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