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N249 OYU

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,749 mi
Last recorded33,749 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 OYU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 33,641 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,450 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 33,441 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper dogbones mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 33,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 32,580 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 32,571 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 32,523 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 32,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,014 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,588 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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N249 OYU 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 73.3%.

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 N249 OYU, 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 N249 OYU?

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What year was N249 OYU registered?

N249 OYU is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N249 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 OYU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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