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HJ59 OGP

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,052 mi
Last recorded33,052 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OGP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 33,052 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 32,957 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 32,957 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 31,312 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 31,278 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,931 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 34,745 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 34,745 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 26,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,268 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,638 miles

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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HJ59 OGP is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ59 OGP, 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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HJ59 OGP is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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