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T16 RPG

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,638 mi
Last recorded10,638 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 RPG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 10,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 10,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 10,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 10,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 9,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 9,557 miles

Exhaust noisy Mufflers are taped. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 7,864 miles

Exhaust mufflers are taped.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 6,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tape on exhausts

Fail 4 Mar 2017 6,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

tape on exhausts

Pass 13 Jul 2013 5,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 4,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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T16 RPG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T16 RPG, 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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T16 RPG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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