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KX09 MZO

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,757 mi
Last recorded27,757 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 27,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 27,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 27,339 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 26,796 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 26,029 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 26,029 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 25,404 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 25,404 miles

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 11 Jun 2021 24,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 24,700 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 21,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,080 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 21,080 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,714 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 19,714 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,343 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,293 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,376 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 MZO is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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