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Y17 TTT

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,871 mi
Last recorded36,871 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 TTT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 36,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 36,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,507 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,415 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 36,398 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 36,331 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 36,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,524 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,505 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,086 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 21,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,938 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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Y17 TTT 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 82.4%.

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 Y17 TTT, 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 Y17 TTT registered?

Y17 TTT is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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The MOT history for Y17 TTT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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