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HV14 FHR

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,738 mi
Last recorded22,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 FHR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 22,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 21,607 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 21,607 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 19,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 15,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 12,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 9,181 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 9,157 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 5,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 5,152 miles

Exhaust noisy Mufflers are taped. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 3,243 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 3,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 2,148 miles

Headlight aim low

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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HV14 FHR is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV14 FHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV14 FHR registered?

HV14 FHR is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 April 2014.

Is HV14 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV14 FHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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