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T527 HNV

1999 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,090 mi
Last recorded41,090 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 41,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 38,466 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 38,035 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 37,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,478 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 36,478 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,147 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 34,975 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension l/h exhaust against swing-arm (2.4.A.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,174 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,933 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 31,906 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,421 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Main stand lever arm bent

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,032 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

nsf footrest slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,099 miles

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

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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T527 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T527 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T527 HNV registered?

T527 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T527 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T527 HNV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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