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BN59 FZT

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,592 mi
Last recorded15,592 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 FZT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 15,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 14,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 13,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,364 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,973 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 12,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 12,249 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,052 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,335 miles

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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BN59 FZT is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN59 FZT, 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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How do I check the history of BN59 FZT?

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What year was BN59 FZT registered?

BN59 FZT is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is BN59 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 FZT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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