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VK14 VVM

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,416 mi
Last recorded10,416 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 VVM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 10,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 9,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 9,403 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 9,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 8,741 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 8,728 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 7,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 6,306 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 5,224 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 5,203 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 3,788 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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VK14 VVM 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 81.8%.

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 VK14 VVM, 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 VK14 VVM registered?

VK14 VVM is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 July 2014.

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