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V285 GJN

1999 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,941 mi
Last recorded65,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 GJN
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,833 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 65,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,278 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 62,278 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

sqeak on rear brake

Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,129 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

sqeak on rear brake

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,036 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2008 49,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,483 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,124 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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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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