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T659 HNV

1999 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,367 mi
Last recorded55,367 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT659 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,367 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,339 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,997 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

side stand loose

Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,997 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

side stand loose

Fail 17 May 2013 53,975 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

side stand loose

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,182 miles

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

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))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,369 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,369 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,626 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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T659 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T659 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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T659 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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