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GN59 JRO

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,651 mi
Last recorded46,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 JRO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 30,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 JRO is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN59 JRO registered?

GN59 JRO is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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