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GR05 CUB

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,214 mi
Last recorded23,214 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 CUB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 23,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 23,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 22,963 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 21,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 21,285 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 20,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 19,852 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 16,118 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2014 14,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,252 miles

Rear carrier insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2013 14,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear carrier insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,456 miles

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

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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GR05 CUB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR05 CUB, 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 GR05 CUB registered?

GR05 CUB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GR05 CUB 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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