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WJ59 URG

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,506 mi
Last recorded59,506 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 URG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,506 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 55,480 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,225 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 47,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,707 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 41,707 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,602 miles

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

no plate lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2016 35,652 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Mar 2016 35,652 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,427 miles

no plate lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,266 miles

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

no plate lamp not working

Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,365 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 URG is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 11,472 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 WJ59 URG, 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 16 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ59 URG is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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