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KX09 MZD

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,039 mi
Last recorded11,039 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 MZD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 11,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 10,998 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 10,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 10,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 10,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 10,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 10,782 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 10,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 10,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 10,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,059 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 10,049 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,854 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,406 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 9,406 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,989 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear 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 MZD 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 KX09 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

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

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The MOT history for KX09 MZD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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