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GU63 UJL

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,475 mi
Last recorded13,475 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 UJL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 13,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 13,002 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 13,002 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 12,557 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 12,089 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 12,089 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2022 11,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 11,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 9,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 8,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 7,581 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 5,940 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 5,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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GU63 UJL is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU63 UJL, 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 GU63 UJL registered?

GU63 UJL is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 January 2014.

Is GU63 UJL safe to buy?

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