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SM14 LZK

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,327 mi
Last recorded21,327 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 LZK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 21,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 21,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 21,091 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 18,863 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 18,863 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 16,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 15,148 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 13,166 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 1,935 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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SM14 LZK is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM14 LZK, 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 SM14 LZK registered?

SM14 LZK is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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