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KR09 PNE

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,641 mi
Last recorded28,641 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 28,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 27,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 26,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 25,910 miles

Split on drive belt

Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,378 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 18,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,291 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,782 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 17,782 miles

Centre Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded will not slide on bracket (3.2.A1h)

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 14,073 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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KR09 PNE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

KR09 PNE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KR09 PNE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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