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KP09 WHB

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,925 mi
Last recorded17,925 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 WHB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 17,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 17,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 17,155 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 17,126 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 16,763 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in headlight glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 16,105 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 16,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,257 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 10,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 10,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 9,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 6,540 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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KP09 WHB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KP09 WHB, 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 KP09 WHB registered?

KP09 WHB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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