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GL14 EAA

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,243 mi
Last recorded14,243 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 EAA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 14,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 12,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 12,106 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 12,106 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 12,106 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail large cut in belt (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 10,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 6,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 5,846 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 5,846 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 3,631 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 3,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 3,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 3,340 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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GL14 EAA is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 9,921 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 GL14 EAA, 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 12 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL14 EAA registered?

GL14 EAA is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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The MOT history for GL14 EAA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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