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J436 KCU

1992 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,502 mi
Last recorded26,502 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Triumph Trophy34,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ436 KCU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 26,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,477 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,141 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 26,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,394 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 25,380 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,210 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 25,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,805 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,524 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,343 miles

nearside rear position lamp not working

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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J436 KCU is a 1992 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1992 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 34,775 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 J436 KCU, 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 34 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J436 KCU registered?

J436 KCU is a 1992 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J436 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J436 KCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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