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RN59 MCC

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

33,138 mi
Last recorded33,138 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN59 MCC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 33,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust heat shield one mounting missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 33,138 miles

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust heat shield one mounting missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 32,841 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 32,834 miles

Offside Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 32,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 32,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 32,192 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 30,482 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 16 Mar 2023 30,482 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,917 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 28,917 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 25,432 miles

Exhaust noisey

Fail 26 Jan 2021 25,429 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisey

Seat loose, but secure

Pass 14 Oct 2019 23,191 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 22,725 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,232 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 19,232 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 16,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Advise rear number plate light no working

Fail 9 Aug 2017 16,056 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Advise rear number plate light no working

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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RN59 MCC is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 RN59 MCC, 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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RN59 MCC is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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