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SL59 HHJ

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,447 mi
Last recorded26,447 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 HHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 26,447 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 24,317 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,591 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 20,871 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 17,451 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 17,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,499 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 9,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 8,784 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 8,784 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,035 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 8,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,840 miles

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

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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SL59 HHJ 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL59 HHJ, 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.

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What year was SL59 HHJ registered?

SL59 HHJ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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