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V143 DGC

1999 Triumph Trophy

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 DGC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

speedo cable insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2011
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,001 miles

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

light pitting of fork legs above seal/full travel of legs

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,768 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

fluid leak from carbs/air box area

Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,593 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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V143 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V143 DGC, 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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What year was V143 DGC registered?

V143 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V143 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V143 DGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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