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T600 JBW

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,975 mi
Last recorded22,975 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT600 JBW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 22,975 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 22,975 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Front brake lever very stiff causing sudden braking. Greased the pin and now works fine. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 21,733 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 19,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,360 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 19,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,763 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 14,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,131 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 13,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 5,979 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,295 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 4,709 miles

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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T600 JBW 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 T600 JBW, 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 T600 JBW registered?

T600 JBW is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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The MOT history for T600 JBW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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