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T471 HNV

1999 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,790 mi
Last recorded23,790 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 23,790 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 23,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 23,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Cable Tight - Adjusted (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,685 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,655 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 23,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,236 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,171 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 23,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 23,116 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,622 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,622 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 21,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,013 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,832 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,139 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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T471 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,952 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 T471 HNV, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T471 HNV registered?

T471 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T471 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T471 HNV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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