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CE59 NWG

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,500 mi
Last recorded15,500 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 NWG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 15,500 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 14,868 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 13,791 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 12,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 11,339 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 10,383 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 10,383 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high Headlight aim too high - adjusted to correct (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Wheel more than one fixing loose rear wheel tensioners /alignment locking nuts loose - tightened as required (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 10,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 10,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 10,319 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 10,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 9,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 6,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 6,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 4,283 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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CE59 NWG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE59 NWG, 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 CE59 NWG registered?

CE59 NWG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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