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P481 OVV

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,991 mi
Last recorded44,991 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 OVV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,832 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 41,075 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 41,075 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,636 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,787 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,897 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 38,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2016 35,174 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 34,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,525 miles

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

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 32,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 31,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 28,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,144 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,291 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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P481 OVV is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P481 OVV, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P481 OVV registered?

P481 OVV is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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