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WG09 VBB

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,224 mi
Last recorded39,224 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 VBB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 39,224 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 36,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 35,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,289 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 27,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,972 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 23,972 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad looks low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,294 miles

n/s front damper slight misting visible

rear brake slight run out evident

Fail 31 Jul 2017 22,286 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

wear in clutch lever povit

Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,679 miles

slight misting front forks

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,621 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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WG09 VBB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WG09 VBB, 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 WG09 VBB registered?

WG09 VBB is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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