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P769 UDL

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,102 mi
Last recorded45,102 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 UDL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,102 miles

Suspension slightly soft

chain slightly tight when bike weighted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,102 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link (6.2.1h)

Suspension slightly soft

chain slightly tight when bike weighted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 33,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,033 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Jun 2010 33,033 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,235 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside front lense very slightly loose

slight contamination around nearside front brake caliper, unable to see any signs of leaking at present

Fail 24 Jun 2008 32,176 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside front lense very slightly loose

slight contamination around nearside front brake caliper, unable to see any signs of leaking at present

Pass 31 May 2007 30,150 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside and nearside headlamp beam images slightly deminished

rear brake binding very slightly

rear foot brake needs to be pressed hard to operate stop light

Fail 25 May 2007 30,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside and nearside headlamp beam images deminished

rear brake binding very slightly

rear foot brake pedal needs hard pressure before brake light illuminates

Fail 1 Apr 2006 28,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,264 miles

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

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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P769 UDL is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P769 UDL, 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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P769 UDL is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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