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S493 LGA

1999 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,468 mi
Last recorded42,468 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 LGA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 42,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 41,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,771 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 40,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,044 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,718 miles

Centre stand buckled

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,288 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,489 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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S493 LGA is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S493 LGA, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S493 LGA registered?

S493 LGA is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S493 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 LGA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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