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WD14 HKA

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,042 mi
Last recorded39,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD14 HKA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 39,042 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 35,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 26,952 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 24,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 24,306 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 28 Jan 2022 23,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 20,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 20,700 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 18,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,699 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 16,691 miles

Registration plate incorrect Silver text on black background (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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WD14 HKA is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WD14 HKA, 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.

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WD14 HKA is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 August 2014.

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