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YS09 SKD

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,748 mi
Last recorded6,748 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 SKD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 6,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 6,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 6,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 5,723 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 5,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 4,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 4,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 4,147 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 3,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 3,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 3,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 3,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 2,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 2,431 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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YS09 SKD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS09 SKD, 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 YS09 SKD registered?

YS09 SKD is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is YS09 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 SKD shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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