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KN09 VJD

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,764 mi
Last recorded16,764 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 VJD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 16,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 13,164 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 9,117 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 6,872 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,322 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 5,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,449 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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KN09 VJD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KN09 VJD, 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 KN09 VJD registered?

KN09 VJD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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