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XLZ 6517

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Other 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,269 mi
Last recorded8,269 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 6517
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 8,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 8,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 8,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 7,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 7,277 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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XLZ 6517 is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XLZ 6517, 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

How do I check the history of XLZ 6517?

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What year was XLZ 6517 registered?

XLZ 6517 is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is XLZ 6517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 6517 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XLZ 6517 have outstanding finance?

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