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T16 UMP

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,716 mi
Last recorded33,716 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 UMP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 33,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 31,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,394 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,166 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,430 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,689 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 11,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 5,597 miles

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 UMP is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UMP, 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 T16 UMP registered?

T16 UMP is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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