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KN09 XTE

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,121 mi
Last recorded34,121 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 XTE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 34,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 32,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 29,037 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,242 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,363 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 27,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,831 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 XTE 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 KN09 XTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN09 XTE registered?

KN09 XTE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is KN09 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 XTE 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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