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WG59 FSS

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,293 mi
Last recorded18,293 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 FSS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 18,293 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 18,293 miles

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

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 13 May 2024 16,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 16,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 14,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 12,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 8,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,748 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 8,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 6,533 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 6,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 6,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,673 miles

Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 4,876 miles

Front Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2013 3,423 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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WG59 FSS is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue 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 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 WG59 FSS, 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 WG59 FSS registered?

WG59 FSS is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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