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GU59 VPG

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,929 mi
Last recorded26,929 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VPG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 26,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 23,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 21,654 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 21,654 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps registration plate lamp not functioning (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect rear plate too small (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear pads almost to the metal backing plate (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 20,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 20,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,710 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,819 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 8,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 8,102 miles

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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GU59 VPG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU59 VPG, 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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GU59 VPG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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