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N226 PJO

1996 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,154 mi
Last recorded26,154 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 PJO
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 26,154 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced Front & rear brake light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 26,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced Front & rear brake light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 25,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 22,130 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 22,130 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 20,668 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 20,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 19,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 17,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 17,944 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,851 miles

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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N226 PJO is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N226 PJO, 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.

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What year was N226 PJO registered?

N226 PJO is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N226 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 PJO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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