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T479 MNH

1999 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,688 mi
Last recorded37,688 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 MNH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,688 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,060 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 32,042 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,069 miles

both front indicators damaged

both front shock absorbers dust covers perished

rear tyre split in tread

Fail 19 Oct 2015 31,050 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

both front indicators damaged

both front shock absorbers dust covers perished

rear tyre split in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 28,838 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,549 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

nearside rear position light not working

plug in rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 22,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,314 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 20,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,502 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2009 18,502 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2009 18,466 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,889 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,041 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 9,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 5,259 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 MNH is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MNH, 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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T479 MNH is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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