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N687 NAV

1996 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

33,056 mi
Last recorded33,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 NAV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 33,056 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 31,119 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 31,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus uneven wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 30,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 29,624 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Indicator slightly damaged.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 29,156 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 29,156 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 28,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,714 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 27,714 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 26,297 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 26,274 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,799 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,550 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 24,550 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 22,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,929 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 21,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,994 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 20,994 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2009 17,522 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 May 2009 17,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,279 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 12,854 miles

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

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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N687 NAV is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N687 NAV, 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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What year was N687 NAV registered?

N687 NAV is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N687 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N687 NAV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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