MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn corroded (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear disc corroded & pitted
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear disc corroded & pitted
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
front and rear brakes slight drag
front wheel showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?
Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N49 MGK is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N49 MGK, 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.
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N49 MGK is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 13 May 1996.
Is N49 MGK safe to buy?
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