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L959 NGW

1994 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,808 mi
Last recorded25,808 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trophy33,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 NGW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 25,808 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 25,808 miles

Central Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 25,742 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 25,742 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 25,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,389 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 25,387 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,096 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 24,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,490 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,490 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 20,095 miles

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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L959 NGW is a 1994 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 33,721 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 L959 NGW, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L959 NGW registered?

L959 NGW is a 1994 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L959 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L959 NGW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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