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WV59 TTE

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,337 mi
Last recorded12,337 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 12,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 11,035 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 3 Nov 2023 9,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 9,386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 9,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 9,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 9,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 9,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 9,250 miles

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

Number Plate light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2016 8,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 9,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 6,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 5,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 4,356 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 4,356 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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 TTE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue 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 WV59 TTE, 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 WV59 TTE registered?

WV59 TTE is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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