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C20 SGL

2014 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,068 mi
Last recorded11,068 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph America7,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 SGL
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 11,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 10,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 10,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 9,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 8,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 7,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 6,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 6,523 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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C20 SGL is a 2014 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.8% with a typical mileage of 7,933 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 SGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C20 SGL registered?

C20 SGL is a 2014 Triumph America, first registered on 15 July 2014.

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