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VX14 RKJ

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,187 mi
Last recorded28,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 RKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 28,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 25,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 21,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 18,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 18,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 14,796 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 14,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,560 miles

clutch cable very stiff making the bike difficult to control

Pass 12 Apr 2018 7,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2017 5,143 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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VX14 RKJ is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VX14 RKJ, 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 VX14 RKJ registered?

VX14 RKJ is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 April 2014.

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The MOT history for VX14 RKJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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