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CX59 VWY

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,077 mi
Last recorded28,077 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 VWY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 28,077 miles

Rear rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 23 Jul 2024 27,818 miles

Front front tyre has slight perishing

both front forks have slight fluid loss

Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,731 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 26,427 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 23,739 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,684 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 19,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 14,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 10,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 6,914 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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CX59 VWY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CX59 VWY, 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 CX59 VWY registered?

CX59 VWY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for CX59 VWY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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