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N428 VOD

1996 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,981 mi
Last recorded36,981 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 VOD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 36,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 35,005 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 33,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 31,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 30,941 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 30,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 30,915 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,151 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,915 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 25,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,810 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 20,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 20,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 20,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 19,053 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 19,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

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

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))

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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N428 VOD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 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 N428 VOD, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N428 VOD registered?

N428 VOD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N428 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 VOD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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