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DU59 ZTD

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,871 mi
Last recorded35,871 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 ZTD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 35,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 32,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 31,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 29,159 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,834 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 16,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 15,273 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 15,273 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 14,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 12,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,090 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 3,799 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 ZTD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

DU59 ZTD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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