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T16 TBR

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,590 mi
Last recorded22,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 TBR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 22,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 21,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 17,777 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 17,777 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 15,293 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 12,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 10,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 9,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 7,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 5,562 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 4,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 3,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 2,474 miles

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

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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T16 TBR is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T16 TBR, 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 T16 TBR registered?

T16 TBR is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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