Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 (2010)
2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Triumph Thunderbird ABS 1600 passes its MOT at 83.7%, which is above the UK average of 80%, suggesting decent baseline reliability for a bike of this age and mileage. However, nearly one in five (19.4%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Triumph specialist is essential.
At a median of just 11,692 miles, these bikes are remarkably low-mileage, which explains the stronger-than-average pass rate and suggests most were ridden casually rather than commuted hard. With an average of 0.94 failures per test, electrical and braking systems do crop up as weak points—check the charging system, battery condition, and brake fluid during your viewing.
What to check before buying a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600
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%) | 123 | 83.5% | 0.95 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 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 Thunderbird Abs 1600 vehicles fall between 8,202 and 17,717 miles.
2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 — Still on the Road
75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% 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
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