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YR59 YCY

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,396 mi
Last recorded40,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 YCY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 40,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 40,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 40,078 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 40,063 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 39,695 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 36,559 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 36,559 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 34,046 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 34,040 miles

Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper insecure missing rubber bush (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 28,185 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 24,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 13,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 6,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,162 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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YR59 YCY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black 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 YR59 YCY, 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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YR59 YCY is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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