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GN59 GFE

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,484 mi
Last recorded24,484 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 GFE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 24,484 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 24,484 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 24,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 23,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 19,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 17,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 17,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 16,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 11,273 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 8,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 4,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 3,711 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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GN59 GFE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue 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 GN59 GFE, 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 GN59 GFE registered?

GN59 GFE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for GN59 GFE 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.

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