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KX09 MZY

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,210 mi
Last recorded36,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 36,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 35,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,243 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,243 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2016 33,271 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 33,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,893 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,042 miles

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 MZY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

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

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