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CP09 HZB

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,351 mi
Last recorded30,351 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 HZB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 30,351 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

lower steel hose corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2025 30,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

lower steel hose corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 28,127 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 28,127 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 26,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 26,490 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced When brake light is applied, indicator lights are almost not visible. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,457 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 9 Aug 2019 24,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 24,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,733 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 19,731 miles

Drive belt fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,696 miles

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

Rear Tyre Worn Close to legal Limit

Fail 11 Jul 2014 8,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 8,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 7,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 6,472 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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CP09 HZB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP09 HZB, 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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CP09 HZB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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