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L50 BGF

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,805 mi
Last recorded21,805 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 BGF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 21,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 19,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,585 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,442 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 19,442 miles

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 17,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 16,838 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 16,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 16,142 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,028 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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L50 BGF is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L50 BGF, 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 L50 BGF registered?

L50 BGF is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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