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T16 THU

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,866 mi
Last recorded16,866 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 THU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 16,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 16,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 15,763 miles

slight weep from near side fork leg,

Pass 20 Apr 2022 15,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 14,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 13,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 13,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 11,051 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 11,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,957 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 6,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 4,243 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 4,243 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 THU is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue 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 T16 THU, 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 THU registered?

T16 THU is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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