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FJ59 XTW

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,305 mi
Last recorded7,305 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 XTW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 7,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 7,228 miles

slightly rough rear bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 7,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 7,021 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 7,008 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 May 2013 6,432 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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FJ59 XTW is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ59 XTW, 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 FJ59 XTW registered?

FJ59 XTW is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is FJ59 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ59 XTW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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