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P923 VBH

1997 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,288 mi
Last recorded18,288 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 VBH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 18,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 16,992 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,949 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Carrier-rotor. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkages. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 16,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 16,362 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,105 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,518 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 15,518 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 15,368 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 15,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,114 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,829 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 9,735 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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P923 VBH is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P923 VBH, 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 P923 VBH registered?

P923 VBH is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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