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KU63 UPC

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,034 mi
Last recorded38,034 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU63 UPC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 38,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre - starting to perish within tread ( no cords visible )

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration lamp missing lens

Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,877 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 29,877 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2022 25,506 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 25,506 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 23,284 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 22,039 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 22,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 10,226 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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KU63 UPC is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU63 UPC, 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 KU63 UPC registered?

KU63 UPC is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 January 2014.

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