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T889 ANH

1999 Triumph Trophy

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,650 mi
Last recorded41,650 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 ANH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 41,650 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 41,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 41,183 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 41,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,375 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 40,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 36,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,201 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,657 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,067 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 21,030 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 9,314 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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T889 ANH is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T889 ANH, 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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T889 ANH is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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