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NVS 489

1993 Triumph 5T

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150 mi
Last recorded150 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVS 489
MakeTriumph
Model5T
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2017 150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,490 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,588 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 15 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 5T?

Based on 389 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Brake lever insecure 1
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied 1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 1
Headlamp aim too high 1
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NVS 489 is a 1993 Triumph 5T in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Triumph 5T fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NVS 489, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NVS 489?

You can check the full history of NVS 489 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NVS 489 registered?

NVS 489 is a 1993 Triumph 5T, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is NVS 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVS 489 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NVS 489 have outstanding finance?

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