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VN14 FCZ

2014 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,304 mi
Last recorded20,304 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Triumph Bonneville6,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 FCZ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 20,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 16,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 13,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 11,074 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 11,065 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 10,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 9,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 5,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 2,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 2,046 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 2,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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VN14 FCZ 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 81.8%.

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 VN14 FCZ, 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 VN14 FCZ registered?

VN14 FCZ is a 2014 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 May 2014.

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The MOT history for VN14 FCZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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