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LV59 CEU

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,622 mi
Last recorded27,622 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 CEU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 27,622 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,437 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 26,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,950 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 25,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 24,176 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 21,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,774 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 18,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 15,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 10,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,105 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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LV59 CEU 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 92.9%.

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 LV59 CEU, 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

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What year was LV59 CEU registered?

LV59 CEU is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is LV59 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 CEU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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