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T480 JKG

1999 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,758 mi
Last recorded48,758 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 JKG
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 48,758 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 46,455 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 42,796 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,117 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,075 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,163 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,757 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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T480 JKG is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T480 JKG, 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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T480 JKG is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T480 JKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T480 JKG 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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