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J178 YRS

1991 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,103 mi
Last recorded20,103 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trophy31,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 YRS
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 20,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 20,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 184,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,937 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 13,084 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 13,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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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J178 YRS is a 1991 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J178 YRS, 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 J178 YRS registered?

J178 YRS is a 1991 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 24 September 1991.

Is J178 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J178 YRS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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