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P461 XTA

1996 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,110 mi
Last recorded54,110 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 XTA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 54,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.44mm on the offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp masked

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.78mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 54,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.44mm on the offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp masked

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.78mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,909 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 52,861 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 52,857 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,847 miles

Both fork inners are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,711 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 49,711 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,791 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings very worn

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,641 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,344 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,810 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Jul 2014 42,223 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,880 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 37,827 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,738 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 30,738 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,565 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,281 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 15,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,902 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 13,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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P461 XTA is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P461 XTA, 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 P461 XTA registered?

P461 XTA is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P461 XTA safe to buy?

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