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P184 APR

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,391 mi
Last recorded32,391 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 APR
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,391 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn tight spot (6.2.1e)

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

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. middle clamp loose (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside fuel tank repaired

Nearside mirror has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear exhaust end can has slight leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 32,375 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front pads have different wear limits due to one new set of pads being fitted

near side mirror has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 22,841 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,841 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,738 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 21,656 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,441 miles

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2010 19,441 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Right hand dip beam not working

Right hand front footrest not fully secure

Right hand high beam not working

Fail 15 Aug 2008 18,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Right hand dip beam not working

Right hand front footrest not fully secure

Right hand high beam not working

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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P184 APR is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P184 APR, 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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P184 APR is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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