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M491 LRU

1995 Triumph Trophy

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,782 mi
Last recorded29,782 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Triumph Trophy29,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 LRU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 29,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,761 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,757 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 29,600 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,096 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,096 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,982 miles

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

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

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,877 miles

front tyre uneven wear

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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M491 LRU is a 1995 Triumph Trophy in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 29,456 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 M491 LRU, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M491 LRU registered?

M491 LRU is a 1995 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 8 April 1995.

Is M491 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 LRU 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.

Does M491 LRU have outstanding finance?

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