MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Exhaust system insecure both silencers (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage bushes/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
very slight sign of cracks in rear brake disk
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?
Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N974 VAW is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 N974 VAW, 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 N974 VAW registered?
N974 VAW is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 March 1996.
Is N974 VAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N974 VAW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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