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T800 ROC

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,485 mi
Last recorded9,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT800 ROC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 9,485 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 9,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 9,120 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 9,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 8,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 8,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 8,009 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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T800 ROC is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T800 ROC, 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 T800 ROC registered?

T800 ROC is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is T800 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T800 ROC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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