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Y171 GWS

2001 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,025 mi
Last recorded47,025 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Triumph Trophy21,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 GWS
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 47,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 45,517 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front advise front fork corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 44,573 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2020 42,994 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,751 miles

Offside Front headlamp slight deterioration

Pass 8 Jul 2017 39,405 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 39,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,605 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,508 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,039 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 31,147 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,174 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,387 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 12,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2007 12,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,877 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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Y171 GWS is a 2001 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 21,624 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 Y171 GWS, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y171 GWS registered?

Y171 GWS is a 2001 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y171 GWS safe to buy?

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