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VX14 TLO

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,849 mi
Last recorded7,849 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 TLO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 7,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 5,379 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 5,367 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 5,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 4,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 4,559 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Oil leak oil leak at cam cover ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 3,600 miles

Front Starting To Bind

Fail 20 Mar 2017 3,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake Starting To Bind

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 TLO is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VX14 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

VX14 TLO is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is VX14 TLO safe to buy?

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