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WJ59 MKL

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,901 mi
Last recorded18,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 MKL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 18,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 14,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 11,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 10,763 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 10,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 9,678 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 8,937 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 8,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 6,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 6,885 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 6,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 3,953 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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WJ59 MKL is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ59 MKL, 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 WJ59 MKL registered?

WJ59 MKL is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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