Triumph Thruxton (2010)
2010 Triumph Thruxton
CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2010 Triumph Thruxton. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Triumph Thruxton's 78.1% first-time pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliability is broadly in line with other vehicles of this age, though not exceptional. With only 11.3% of vehicles ever experiencing a dangerous defect, safety concerns are minimal.
These bikes average just 9,287 miles—relatively low for a 14-year-old machine—which suggests they're cherished rather than thrashed, though the median of 7,754 miles indicates some have barely been ridden. The average of 0.89 failures and 2.4 advisories per test shows minor issues crop up regularly, so budget for routine maintenance when you buy one, particularly checking the specifics of any advisories on your candidate bike.
What to check before buying a 2010 Triumph Thruxton
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 140 | 77.9% | 0.89 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Triumph Thruxton vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Triumph Thruxton vehicles fall between 4,522 and 12,246 miles.
2010 Triumph Thruxton — Still on the Road
68 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Triumph Thruxton
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.6%
Exhaust noisy
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34.9%
Exhaust noisy
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22.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16%
Rear reflector missing
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15.5%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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14.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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