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HJ14 VUH

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,155 mi
Last recorded15,155 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 VUH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 15,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 13,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 12,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 10,902 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022
Fail 29 Jul 2022 10,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 9,194 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 7,958 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 6,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 2,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 2,678 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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HJ14 VUH is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Black 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 HJ14 VUH, 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 HJ14 VUH registered?

HJ14 VUH is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is HJ14 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ14 VUH 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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