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P474 RWU

1996 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,945 mi
Last recorded58,945 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 RWU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,244 miles

H rated tyre fitted to front of machine, ZR to rear.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,279 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,274 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,089 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 52,035 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 25 May 2007 49,279 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,264 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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P474 RWU is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P474 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P474 RWU registered?

P474 RWU is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P474 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 RWU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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