MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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))
How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?
Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q949VAB is a 1971 Triumph Trophy in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 11,082 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 Q949VAB, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Trophy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Q949VAB registered?
Q949VAB is a 1971 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is Q949VAB safe to buy?
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