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HW59 PJS

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,355 mi
Last recorded21,355 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 PJS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 21,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 20,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 19,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 19,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 17,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 16,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,191 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some stop lamp LED stay on when brake is released (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 13,191 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some stop lamp LED stay on when brake is released (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 10,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 6,161 miles

Front tyre getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 5,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 5,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 4,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 4,228 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 PJS is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PJS, 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 PJS registered?

HW59 PJS is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HW59 PJS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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