Triumph S (2014)
2014 Triumph S
CarHunch analysed 1,140 real MOT records for the 2014 Triumph S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Triumph S is a genuinely reliable bike, with a 90.2% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 16.1% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a middleweight. Petrol-fuelled, it avoids the complexity that sometimes trips up diesels, so you're looking at straightforward mechanicals.
These bikes are running light at an average 11,232 miles, suggesting owners aren't thrashing them, and that modest mileage helps explain why failures average just 0.9 per vehicle. The 3.3 advisories per test point to typical wear items rather than systemic problems, which means if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on consumables—chain, brakes, tyres—rather than worrying about the engine or frame.
What to check before buying a 2014 Triumph S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Triumph S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Triumph S vehicles fall between 6,226 and 14,827 miles.
2014 Triumph S — Still on the Road
793 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Triumph S
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.6%
Exhaust noisy
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33.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15.6%
Rear reflector missing
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15.3%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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15.2%
Drive chain slightly loose
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13.4%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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