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FE59 GZF

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,721 mi
Last recorded39,721 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 GZF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,721 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 39,721 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 35,192 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 35,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,978 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,289 miles

Central Front beam bender used

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 26,515 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 26,515 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,053 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,022 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,135 miles

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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FE59 GZF is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 649cc 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 FE59 GZF, 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 FE59 GZF registered?

FE59 GZF is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is FE59 GZF safe to buy?

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