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K6 NPA

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,595 mi
Last recorded7,595 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 NPA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 7,595 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 6,793 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 6,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 6,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 6,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 5,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 5,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 5,362 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 5,330 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 4,969 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 4,969 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 1 Jun 2013 4,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 4,249 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 4,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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K6 NPA is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue 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 K6 NPA, 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 K6 NPA registered?

K6 NPA is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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