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KX09 MXM

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,650 mi
Last recorded10,650 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 MXM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 10,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 10,620 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 10,620 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 10,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 10,309 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 10,309 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 8,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 6,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 5,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 5,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 5,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 4,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 3,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 3,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 1,972 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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KX09 MXM 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 86.7%.

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 KX09 MXM, 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 KX09 MXM registered?

KX09 MXM is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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The MOT history for KX09 MXM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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