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LD59 OUG

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,593 mi
Last recorded59,593 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 OUG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 59,593 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 59,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 59,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 56,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.4mm (4.1.3(ii))

offside front brake hose slightly chaffing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,055 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,318 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 27,318 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 20,187 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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LD59 OUG 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 85.7%.

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 LD59 OUG, 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 LD59 OUG registered?

LD59 OUG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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