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DS09 NHY

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,702 mi
Last recorded23,702 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 NHY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 23,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,197 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 20,482 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 20,471 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,556 miles

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

Front Tyre worn uneven and squared off in centre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,962 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,834 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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DS09 NHY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS09 NHY, 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 DS09 NHY registered?

DS09 NHY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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The MOT history for DS09 NHY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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