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P124 FOL

1996 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

24,598 mi
Last recorded24,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 FOL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 24,598 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Front tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Jul 2026 24,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine oil leak

Front Front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jul 2025 24,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 24,293 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 24,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,817 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 23,817 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,363 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rust pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 23,363 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rust pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,955 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 22,955 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 22,814 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 22,814 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,853 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 21,853 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested o/s inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working with front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,693 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 21,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,028 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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P124 FOL is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P124 FOL, 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 P124 FOL registered?

P124 FOL is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P124 FOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 FOL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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