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KU59 VKD

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,169 mi
Last recorded7,169 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 VKD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 7,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 7,169 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 7,026 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 6,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 6,872 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 6,872 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 6,688 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 6,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 6,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 5,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 4,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 4,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 4,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 4,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 3,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 3,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 3,124 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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KU59 VKD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU59 VKD, 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 KU59 VKD registered?

KU59 VKD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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