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MM14 XEK

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,970 mi
Last recorded14,970 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM14 XEK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 14,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 14,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 14,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 14,523 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 14,407 miles

Central Front Riders seat slightly loose Nearside seat bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 14,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 14,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 13,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 13,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,488 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 12,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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MM14 XEK is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM14 XEK, 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 MM14 XEK registered?

MM14 XEK is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 August 2014.

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