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KY59 MWG

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,109 mi
Last recorded32,109 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 MWG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 32,109 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 29,856 miles

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 29,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,888 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 24,887 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 17,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,084 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 14,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 6,935 miles

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

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 6,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 May 2014 6,106 miles

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

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 4,380 miles

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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KY59 MWG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black 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 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 KY59 MWG, 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 KY59 MWG registered?

KY59 MWG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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