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N687 PAD

1996 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,630 mi
Last recorded40,630 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 PAD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 40,630 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 40,630 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 40,416 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 39,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,734 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 39,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 38,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,812 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 36,804 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 34,886 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,352 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,596 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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N687 PAD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PAD, 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 PAD registered?

N687 PAD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N687 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N687 PAD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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