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Y21 BGF

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,765 mi
Last recorded38,765 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 BGF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 38,765 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 38,765 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 36,271 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 32,316 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, tyre squared off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,669 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,372 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 28,228 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 28,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 27,544 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,390 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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Y21 BGF is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc 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 Y21 BGF, 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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What year was Y21 BGF registered?

Y21 BGF is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 March 2014.

Is Y21 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y21 BGF 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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