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LR14 TSZ

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,604 mi
Last recorded32,604 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 TSZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,330 miles

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

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

Central Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Front brake lever a little soft when operating brake work ok

Central Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Rear rack loose

Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,352 miles

Central Front ABS light on clock unit

Front Forks Corroded and pitted

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

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

Rear Rear rack loose

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 26,352 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front A B S light on clock unit

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

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

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

Central Rear Coolant pipe very rusty

Central Rear Rear rack loose

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

Central Rear Rear brake pin clip missing from calliper

Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,499 miles

Central Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front LH fork seal starting to leak.

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear rack slightly loose.

Central Rear Rear shock a little on the soft side.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 24,466 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake lines under bike very rusty and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Rh fork seal starting to leak also forks pitted

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

Central Rear Rear shock a little on the soft side.

Central Rear Rear rack loose

Pass 13 Mar 2019 20,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 15,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,263 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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LR14 TSZ is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR14 TSZ, 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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LR14 TSZ is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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