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N640 CFM

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,084 mi
Last recorded46,084 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 CFM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 46,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 44,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 43,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 43,389 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 43,389 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,303 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 43,303 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 43,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,332 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,049 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 41,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 38,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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N640 CFM is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N640 CFM, 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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N640 CFM is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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