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P16 BDW

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,649 mi
Last recorded15,649 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 BDW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 15,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 15,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,675 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 14,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 13,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 12,779 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 12,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 11,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 9,892 miles

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

advise noisy exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2017 8,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 7,841 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 7,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 5,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,159 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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P16 BDW is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue 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 P16 BDW, 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 P16 BDW registered?

P16 BDW is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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