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LV59 WME

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,439 mi
Last recorded12,439 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 12,439 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 12,439 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 11,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 11,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 10,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 10,022 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 10,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 9,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 8,882 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 4 Oct 2018 7,866 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 6,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 5,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 4,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 4,133 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 3,668 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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LV59 WME is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV59 WME, 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 WME registered?

LV59 WME is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LV59 WME shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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