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WF59 XEE

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,838 mi
Last recorded22,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 XEE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 22,838 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2025 21,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 20,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 20,293 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 19,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,070 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 19,070 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 18,924 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 18,893 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 18,727 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 18,727 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,270 miles

Rear brake pads around half worn.

Rear tyre low.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 9,637 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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WF59 XEE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF59 XEE, 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 WF59 XEE registered?

WF59 XEE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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