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KN09 XTS

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,550 mi
Last recorded30,550 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 30,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 29,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 29,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 28,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 27,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 27,622 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 27,524 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 25,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 15,089 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,217 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 XTS 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 KN09 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

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

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