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T479 HNV

1999 Triumph Trophy

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,113 mi
Last recorded36,113 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,113 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

bike idling to high

fork stantions pitted

front floating discs movement

Fail 2 Jun 2023 36,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

bike idling to high

front floating discs movement

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,113 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 34,543 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,215 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 34,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 22,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,135 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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T479 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 T479 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 T479 HNV registered?

T479 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T479 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T479 HNV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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