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N217 SAY

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,348 mi
Last recorded61,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 SAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 56,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,329 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,922 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 41,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 38,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,524 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,814 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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N217 SAY is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N217 SAY, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N217 SAY?

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What year was N217 SAY registered?

N217 SAY is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 18 May 1996.

Is N217 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 SAY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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