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KN59 VVY

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,753 mi
Last recorded25,753 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 VVY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 25,753 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads getting thin (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 25,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 23,189 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 21,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 20,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,104 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,265 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 18,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 8,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,786 miles

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

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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KN59 VVY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KN59 VVY, 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 KN59 VVY registered?

KN59 VVY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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