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LX59 YWE

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,282 mi
Last recorded23,282 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 YWE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 23,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 22,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 20,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 19,291 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 19,291 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 18,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 18,515 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,928 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 14,928 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out r/h disc warped (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016
Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,413 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside silencer mounting bolt (furthest rear) missing.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 6,946 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,063 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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LX59 YWE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LX59 YWE, 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 LX59 YWE registered?

LX59 YWE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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