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P166 VTC

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,507 mi
Last recorded23,507 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 VTC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 23,507 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 23,382 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

nearside indicator damaged but not adversely affecting its operation or security

offside mirror cracked

Oil leak from both nearside and offside of engine

Fail 25 Sep 2010

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Upper Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside indicator damaged but not adversely affecting its operation or security

offside mirror cracked

Oil leak from both nearside and offside of engine

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,281 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,281 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,496 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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P166 VTC is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P166 VTC, 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 P166 VTC registered?

P166 VTC is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P166 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 VTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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