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N501 XEF

1995 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,963 mi
Last recorded52,963 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Trophy29,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 XEF
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 52,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear suspension seized no operation (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Centre stand heavily corroded and broken

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencers corroded under heat shields

Fork stanchions pitted and corroding above seal travel

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

Gear lever pivot point excessively worn with temporary repair

Nearside Front foot peg rubber worn

Oil cooler and feed pipes corroded

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

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side stand switch positioned so that it is inoperative

Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,464 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 48,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 43,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 40,704 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 40,704 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front inner pads appear low. Suggest further inspection. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,513 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 38,513 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,925 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 36,921 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front tyre badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Shaded lettering. (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,411 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,346 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 21,124 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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N501 XEF is a 1995 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N501 XEF, 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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What year was N501 XEF registered?

N501 XEF is a 1995 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 October 1995.

Is N501 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 XEF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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