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DU59 ZSR

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,086 mi
Last recorded18,086 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 ZSR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 18,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 17,214 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 17,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 16,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 15,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 13,516 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 13,516 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 10,429 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 7,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 4,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 3,609 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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DU59 ZSR 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 86.7%.

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 DU59 ZSR, 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 DU59 ZSR registered?

DU59 ZSR is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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