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SM09 WMZ

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,911 mi
Last recorded12,911 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 WMZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 12,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 12,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 12,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 11,712 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 12 May 2022 11,257 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 10,732 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 10,732 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,026 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 9,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 9,263 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 9,263 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 8,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 8,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 7,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 6,245 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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SM09 WMZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM09 WMZ, 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 SM09 WMZ registered?

SM09 WMZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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The MOT history for SM09 WMZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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