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KY59 MWA

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,473 mi
Last recorded16,473 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 MWA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 16,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 16,372 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 15,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 14,824 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 14,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 12,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 11,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,322 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 8,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,691 miles

slight dampness around o/s/f fork leg

Pass 17 Aug 2015 5,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 5,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 4,862 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 4,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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KY59 MWA 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY59 MWA, 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 KY59 MWA registered?

KY59 MWA is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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