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HG59 FKX

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,041 mi
Last recorded20,041 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 FKX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 20,041 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 18,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 17,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 16,245 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 16,239 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 13,573 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 10,773 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 9,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 9,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 3,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 2,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 1,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 594 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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HG59 FKX is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG59 FKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG59 FKX?

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What year was HG59 FKX registered?

HG59 FKX is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is HG59 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 FKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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