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N162 MTY

1995 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,240 mi
Last recorded68,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Triumph Trophy29,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 MTY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,240 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,009 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,694 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 61,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R & L (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2015 53,480 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

End of R/H/F footrest step broken off.

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2014 43,542 miles

End of R/H/F footrest slightly bent down - but secure.

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2013 41,937 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 41,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,974 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight drag at rear brake

Fail 4 Jun 2007 35,974 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight drag at rear brake

Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,955 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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N162 MTY is a 1995 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 29,456 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 N162 MTY, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N162 MTY is a 1995 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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