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SC59 LJC

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,892 mi
Last recorded12,892 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 LJC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 12,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 12,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 12,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 12,678 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 12,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,915 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 11,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 10,395 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 9,648 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 9,648 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 7,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 5,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 2,845 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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SC59 LJC 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 86.7%.

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 SC59 LJC, 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 SC59 LJC registered?

SC59 LJC is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is SC59 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 LJC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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