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WF09 ZRV

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,044 mi
Last recorded57,044 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 ZRV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,044 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 56,443 miles

Front front fender loose but not insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,598 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 55,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,968 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,583 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,270 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess abs cable chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 43,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess abs cable chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 32,780 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,032 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 19,032 miles

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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WF09 ZRV is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 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 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 WF09 ZRV, 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 WF09 ZRV registered?

WF09 ZRV is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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