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SK59 TVZ

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,202 mi
Last recorded6,202 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 TVZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 6,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 6,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 5,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 5,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 5,513 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 5,427 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 5,427 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 5,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 5,092 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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SK59 TVZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SK59 TVZ, 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 SK59 TVZ registered?

SK59 TVZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is SK59 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 TVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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