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WS09 ENG

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,689 mi
Last recorded41,689 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS09 ENG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 41,689 miles

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 21 Jan 2025 40,965 miles

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 23 Jan 2024 39,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,967 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 36,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 36,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 33,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,611 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) 200/50-17 (4.1.3(ii))

number plate light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2016 22,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 6,286 miles

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

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

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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WS09 ENG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WS09 ENG, 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 WS09 ENG registered?

WS09 ENG is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is WS09 ENG safe to buy?

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