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P726 WNW

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,885 mi
Last recorded38,885 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 WNW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 38,885 miles

Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,359 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,487 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 36,697 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 36,670 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,734 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,735 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 35,679 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 35,670 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,024 miles

Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,411 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,500 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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P726 WNW is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P726 WNW, 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 P726 WNW registered?

P726 WNW is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P726 WNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 WNW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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