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P896 HAY

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,435 mi
Last recorded1,435 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 HAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 1,435 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 1,284 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,189 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

n/s and o/s foot pegs are loose and may need to be tightened

neutral light operation intermittent

Fail 13 Jul 2009 508 miles

n/s and o/s foot pegs loose

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 508 miles

n/s and o/s foot pegs loose

Pass 6 Jun 2008 302 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 302 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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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P896 HAY is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P896 HAY, 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 P896 HAY registered?

P896 HAY is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P896 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 HAY 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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