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WA09 PPY

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,817 mi
Last recorded18,817 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 PPY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 18,817 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 18,398 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 18,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 16,243 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 14,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 12,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 8,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 4,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 4,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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WA09 PPY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA09 PPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA09 PPY registered?

WA09 PPY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is WA09 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA09 PPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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