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KX09 MYL

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,172 mi
Last recorded21,172 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 MYL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 21,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 21,172 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 20,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 20,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 18,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,413 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 18,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 17,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 16,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 14,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,888 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 7,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,548 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 5,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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KX09 MYL is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

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

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