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PL09 FOD

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,475 mi
Last recorded32,475 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FOD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 32,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 30,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 29,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 27,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 24,736 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 Jun 2021 21,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,485 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 13,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 11,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 11,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 5,188 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 1,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 940 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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PL09 FOD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL09 FOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL09 FOD registered?

PL09 FOD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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