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GU59 VPE

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,036 mi
Last recorded14,036 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VPE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 14,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 12,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 8,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 8,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 7,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 6,297 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 6,297 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 6,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 3,561 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 1,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 5,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 5,009 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 5,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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GU59 VPE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU59 VPE, 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 GU59 VPE registered?

GU59 VPE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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