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KX09 MZT

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,229 mi
Last recorded43,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 MZT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,229 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 43,206 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2024 42,773 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 42,751 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 42,335 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 41,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 40,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 40,004 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 38,035 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail teeth missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,851 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 28,149 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 28,149 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,830 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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KX09 MZT is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX09 MZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX09 MZT registered?

KX09 MZT is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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