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LD59 VKH

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,138 mi
Last recorded29,138 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 VKH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 29,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 28,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 27,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,899 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 23,710 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 20,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 15,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 10,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 9,513 miles

Exhaust information obscured.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 9,502 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 8,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 6,825 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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LD59 VKH is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD59 VKH, 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 LD59 VKH registered?

LD59 VKH is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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