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J917 KFP

1991 Triumph Trophy

Grey Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,739 mi
Last recorded38,739 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trophy31,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 KFP
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,739 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 38,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,711 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,391 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 35,391 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 33,312 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,850 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,820 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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J917 KFP is a 1991 Triumph Trophy in Grey with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J917 KFP, 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 J917 KFP registered?

J917 KFP is a 1991 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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