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N63 KGJ

1996 Triumph Trophy

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,218 mi
Last recorded35,218 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 KGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 35,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 35,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 34,967 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 34,967 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,346 miles

Front Tyre unevenly worn, starting to crack/perish

Rear Brake is slightly binding

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,893 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 33,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 32,504 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,612 miles

rear tyre on limits

Fail 4 Apr 2011 30,612 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear tyre on limits

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,589 miles

front and rear tyres just legal

front discs rusty

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,561 miles

front tyre low on tread

rear brake pads low

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,532 miles

both tyres just legal

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,925 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 26,925 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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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N63 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N63 KGJ, 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

How do I check the history of N63 KGJ?

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What year was N63 KGJ registered?

N63 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N63 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N63 KGJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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