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RV59 NDD

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,227 mi
Last recorded6,227 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NDD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 6,227 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 6,212 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 6,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 6,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 6,025 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 5,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 5,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 5,626 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 4,478 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 4,478 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 4,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,154 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 4,154 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 3,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 2,966 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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RV59 NDD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV59 NDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 NDD registered?

RV59 NDD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is RV59 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 NDD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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