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AV59 DZZ

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,147 mi
Last recorded57,147 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DZZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,147 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 53,925 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 53,914 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 53,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 49,272 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 49,272 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,532 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 30,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements silver / black plate, undersized (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,286 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 28,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 21,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 16,069 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 10,429 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 6,123 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight fluctuation on front brake

slight fluctuation on rear brake

Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,805 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 1,805 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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AV59 DZZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 12,779 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 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 DZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV59 DZZ registered?

AV59 DZZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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