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VU10 YWT

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,165 mi
Last recorded16,165 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 YWT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 16,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 14,542 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 14,529 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning when released (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 13,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 11,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 8,956 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 6,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, below engine. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 5,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 3,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 3,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 2,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 2,667 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 YWT is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VU10 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

VU10 YWT is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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