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FIG 4573

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,698 mi
Last recorded22,698 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4573
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 22,698 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 22,666 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2024 20,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 18,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 18,850 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 17,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 16,513 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 15,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 14,707 miles

Front mudguard not fitted, but not affecting front suspension.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 14,707 miles

Front mudguard not fitted, but not affecting front suspension.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,444 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front mudguard not fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,315 miles

Drive belt rear guard upper bolt missing.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,385 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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FIG 4573 is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FIG 4573, 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 FIG 4573 registered?

FIG 4573 is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is FIG 4573 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4573 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 4573 have outstanding finance?

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