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KX09 MZU

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,728 mi
Last recorded5,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 5,728 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 5,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 5,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 5,713 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 5,639 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 5,567 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 5,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 5,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 5,074 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 4,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 4,206 miles

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

Rear rear tyre has a nick in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2014 4,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 3,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 3,420 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 3,419 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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 MZU is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue 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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KX09 MZU 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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