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L5 USC

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,890 mi
Last recorded9,890 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 USC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 9,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 8,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 6,727 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 6,063 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 5,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 5,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 5,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 4,925 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 4,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 4,221 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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L5 USC is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L5 USC, 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 L5 USC registered?

L5 USC is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 August 2014.

Is L5 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 USC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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