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J55 ENG

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,146 mi
Last recorded16,146 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ENG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 16,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 16,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 15,986 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 14,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 13,384 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,136 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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J55 ENG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J55 ENG, 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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J55 ENG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is J55 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 ENG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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