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FG59 RMV

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,327 mi
Last recorded21,327 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 RMV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 21,327 miles

Central Front headlight cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2024 20,773 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CRACK (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 20,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 20,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 18,008 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 18,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,242 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 15,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 14,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,674 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 10,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 6,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 4,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 4,475 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front 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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FG59 RMV is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG59 RMV, 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 FG59 RMV registered?

FG59 RMV is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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