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J277 CYL

1991 Triumph Trophy

Grey Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,419 mi
Last recorded50,419 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trophy31,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 CYL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 50,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 48,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 45,664 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 45,664 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 44,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,932 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,033 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,488 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 34,429 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,084 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 28,533 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 28,533 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,671 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 26,668 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 26,648 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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J277 CYL is a 1991 Triumph Trophy in Grey with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J277 CYL, 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.

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What year was J277 CYL registered?

J277 CYL is a 1991 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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