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J520 JNV

1991 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,230 mi
Last recorded48,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trophy31,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ520 JNV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 48,230 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,037 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 39,608 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 37,170 miles

Brake performance not tested front covered in oil-rear-pads not located correctly (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from fork seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated covered in oil from fork seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working needs adjusting (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted calliper spacing? (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 33,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,875 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,252 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 29,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,843 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 27,750 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 251,201 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Apr 2013 25,169 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

battery flat

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,253 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,326 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 17,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

both front peg rubbers worn

chain dry needs lubing

nearside rear indicator lens loose

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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J520 JNV is a 1991 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 31,921 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J520 JNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 35 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J520 JNV registered?

J520 JNV is a 1991 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 October 1991.

Is J520 JNV safe to buy?

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