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GU14 VYS

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,775 mi
Last recorded9,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 VYS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 9,775 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 9,775 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 9,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 8,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 6,360 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 6,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 5,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 4,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 3,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 3,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 2,406 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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GU14 VYS is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU14 VYS, 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 GU14 VYS registered?

GU14 VYS is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is GU14 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU14 VYS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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