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KX09 MZV

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,685 mi
Last recorded22,685 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 MZV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 22,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 22,230 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 21,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 21,015 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 19,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 18,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,122 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 13,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

number plate light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2012 8,138 miles

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

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

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

Number plate light not working.

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 MZV is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

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

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