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VE14 JVT

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,469 mi
Last recorded15,469 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 JVT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 15,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 13,824 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 12,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 12,161 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 12,145 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 6,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 5,731 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 5,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 5,322 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 5,322 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 5,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 4,749 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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VE14 JVT is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE14 JVT, 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

How do I check the history of VE14 JVT?

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What year was VE14 JVT registered?

VE14 JVT is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 July 2014.

Is VE14 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE14 JVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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