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OE09 ZBL

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,168 mi
Last recorded28,168 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 ZBL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 28,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 27,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,658 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,261 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 27,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 26,180 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 26,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,015 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,298 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,851 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 14,969 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,256 miles

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

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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OE09 ZBL is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black 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 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 OE09 ZBL, 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 OE09 ZBL registered?

OE09 ZBL is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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