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KR09 HRA

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,590 mi
Last recorded29,590 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 HRA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 29,590 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 24,927 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 24,919 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kickup to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 22,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 20,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 17,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 17,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 17,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 16,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,539 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 10,622 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 5,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 4,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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KR09 HRA is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black 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 KR09 HRA, 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 KR09 HRA registered?

KR09 HRA is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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