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NL59 DYW

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,298 mi
Last recorded19,298 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 DYW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 19,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 18,645 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 17,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 16,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,195 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,776 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 11,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 10,520 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 9,332 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))

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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NL59 DYW is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NL59 DYW, 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.

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What year was NL59 DYW registered?

NL59 DYW is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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