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M71 PPY

1994 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,158 mi
Last recorded22,158 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trophy33,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 PPY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 22,158 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pro link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Indicator stem perished.

Pass 5 Oct 2024 20,865 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Indicator stem perished.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 19,538 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 18,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,189 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 18,145 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 16,561 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 16,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,257 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 16,257 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,827 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,686 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,686 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,975 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,930 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,067 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 11,067 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2008 10,269 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 10,255 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,785 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 9,785 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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M71 PPY is a 1994 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M71 PPY, 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 M71 PPY registered?

M71 PPY is a 1994 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M71 PPY safe to buy?

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