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LG59 OAD

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,688 mi
Last recorded22,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 OAD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 22,688 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 22,688 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 21,548 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 21,548 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 20,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 17,470 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 15,011 miles

Front tyre close and out of shape

Rear brakes squeaky

Pass 10 Jun 2020 14,609 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 14,609 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 12,340 miles

O/S Wing mirror missing

Fail 6 Mar 2019 12,398 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both sets (1.1.13 (a))

O/S Wing mirror missing

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 6,487 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 4,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 4,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,480 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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LG59 OAD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG59 OAD, 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 LG59 OAD registered?

LG59 OAD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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