MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
sqeak on rear brake
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
sqeak on rear brake
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
sqeak on rear brake
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?
Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.
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V285 GJN is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 V285 GJN, 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 V285 GJN registered?
V285 GJN is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 26 October 1999.
Is V285 GJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for V285 GJN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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