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P471 RWU

1996 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,443 mi
Last recorded38,443 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 RWU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 38,037 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 38,037 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,972 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 37,959 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,161 miles

Offside riders footrest slightly loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,121 miles

offside riders footrest loose

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,062 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,954 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 35,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,947 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 33,947 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 31,522 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,224 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 25,463 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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P471 RWU is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P471 RWU, 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 P471 RWU registered?

P471 RWU is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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