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DB59 BAD

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,153 mi
Last recorded23,153 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB59 BAD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 23,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 22,349 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 19,631 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 2 Mar 2024 19,631 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))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 15,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 14,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 14,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 14,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 14,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 13,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 10,451 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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DB59 BAD 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 DB59 BAD, 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 DB59 BAD registered?

DB59 BAD is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is DB59 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB59 BAD 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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