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HW59 FGA

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,007 mi
Last recorded7,007 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 FGA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 7,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 6,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 6,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 6,797 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 6,797 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 6,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 6,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2013 5,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 3,741 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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HW59 FGA is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW59 FGA, 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 HW59 FGA registered?

HW59 FGA is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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