CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS09 JAP

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,500 mi
Last recorded17,500 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 JAP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 17,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 16,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 12,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 12,190 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 12,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 11,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 10,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 9,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 8,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 7,022 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 4,570 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 3,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2013 3,832 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
Full Triumph Thunderbird 1600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS09 JAP is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black 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 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 LS09 JAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS09 JAP?

You can check the full history of LS09 JAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS09 JAP registered?

LS09 JAP is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is LS09 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 JAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS09 JAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS09 JAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.