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FIG 4572

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,903 mi
Last recorded25,903 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4572
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 25,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 25,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,275 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 25,275 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 24,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,589 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,714 miles

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

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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FIG 4572 is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIG 4572, 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 FIG 4572 registered?

FIG 4572 is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is FIG 4572 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4572 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 4572 have outstanding finance?

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