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V257 UBD

1999 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,027 mi
Last recorded11,027 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,027 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 11,027 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 5,681 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 5,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,357 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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V257 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V257 UBD, 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 V257 UBD registered?

V257 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V257 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 UBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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