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P338 BCN

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,253 mi
Last recorded9,253 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 BCN
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 9,253 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,267 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 8,267 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 7,942 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 6,640 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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P338 BCN is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P338 BCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P338 BCN registered?

P338 BCN is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P338 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 BCN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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