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KR09 PNJ

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,330 mi
Last recorded27,330 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 PNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 27,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024
Pass 17 Mar 2023 18,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 17,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 17,481 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,423 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 17,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front suspension slightly bent (possible fog lights bar)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 14,493 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake pads low

Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2016 13,603 miles

front brake pads low

front wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake pads low

rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2015 7,244 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 6,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,505 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,975 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 PNJ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue 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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

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

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