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VK59 KMX

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,730 mi
Last recorded14,730 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KMX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 14,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 14,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 14,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 14,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 14,247 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 14,247 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,499 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 13,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 13,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,683 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 12,683 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 8,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,391 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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VK59 KMX is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK59 KMX, 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 VK59 KMX registered?

VK59 KMX is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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