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KX09 MZF

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,506 mi
Last recorded25,506 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 MZF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 25,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 25,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 25,300 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 25,284 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,045 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 22,258 miles

Steel coolant pipe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 20,142 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 20,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 17,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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KX09 MZF is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX09 MZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX09 MZF registered?

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

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