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WV59 CWK

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

17,674 mi
Last recorded17,674 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 CWK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 17,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 17,280 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 16,838 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 16,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 16,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 16,030 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,838 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 15,838 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,430 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 13,430 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,813 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 8,280 miles

Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 8,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,212 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 4,212 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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WV59 CWK 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 70.6%.

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 WV59 CWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV59 CWK registered?

WV59 CWK is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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