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YY09 SCZ

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,567 mi
Last recorded17,567 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 SCZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 17,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,330 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 22 Jun 2023 14,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 13,185 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 11,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 10,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 10,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 7,495 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 5,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,342 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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YY09 SCZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YY09 SCZ, 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 YY09 SCZ registered?

YY09 SCZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is YY09 SCZ safe to buy?

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