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P131 VUB

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,124 mi
Last recorded49,124 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 VUB
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 49,124 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,209 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 45,209 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 44,071 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear position lamp slightly insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2017 44,044 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,260 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,830 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,822 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,917 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 33,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,516 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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P131 VUB is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,932 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 P131 VUB, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P131 VUB registered?

P131 VUB is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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