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VK14 SFU

2014 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,909 mi
Last recorded8,909 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Bonneville6,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 SFU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 8,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 8,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 8,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 8,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear TYRE SQUARED OF REAR

Fail 13 Aug 2021 8,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear TYRE SQUARED OF REAR

Pass 21 Jul 2020 8,157 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 8,157 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 7,241 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 7,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 3,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 3,152 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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VK14 SFU is a 2014 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 6,320 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 Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK14 SFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 12 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK14 SFU registered?

VK14 SFU is a 2014 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 21 June 2014.

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