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KN14 XHU

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,068 mi
Last recorded20,068 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN14 XHU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 20,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 19,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 19,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 19,497 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 19,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,687 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 17,582 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,466 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 17,466 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,060 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 15,023 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,239 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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KN14 XHU 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 KN14 XHU, 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 KN14 XHU registered?

KN14 XHU is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 April 2014.

Is KN14 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN14 XHU 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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