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J140 BVO

1991 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,960 mi
Last recorded31,960 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trophy31,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 BVO
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 31,957 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,033 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,305 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 30,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,281 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,903 miles

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

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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J140 BVO is a 1991 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 31,921 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 J140 BVO, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J140 BVO registered?

J140 BVO is a 1991 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 3 September 1991.

Is J140 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J140 BVO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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