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YY59 EWB

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,843 mi
Last recorded38,843 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EWB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 38,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 38,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,413 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 37,412 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 26,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,070 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 8,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 6,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 5,104 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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YY59 EWB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YY59 EWB, 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 YY59 EWB registered?

YY59 EWB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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