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LC59 EHZ

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,646 mi
Last recorded29,646 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 EHZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 29,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 28,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 27,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 18,857 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 17,929 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 15,981 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 15,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 14,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 12,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 8,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,664 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 3,664 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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LC59 EHZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC59 EHZ, 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 LC59 EHZ registered?

LC59 EHZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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