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CY59 EWO

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,097 mi
Last recorded14,097 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 EWO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 14,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 13,966 miles

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

Front both front brake pad r clips missing

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 13,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 13,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 1mm rear

Pass 9 Mar 2020 12,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 12,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,013 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 11,780 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 10,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 9,269 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 7,983 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 7,938 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 7,104 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 7,103 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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CY59 EWO is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CY59 EWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CY59 EWO registered?

CY59 EWO is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is CY59 EWO safe to buy?

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