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T427 YTT

1999 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT427 YTT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,487 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 52,486 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,997 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,997 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,959 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,497 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 48,023 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,795 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,973 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,955 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

o/s/f mirror requires tightening

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,443 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 42,363 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,219 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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T427 YTT is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T427 YTT, 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 T427 YTT registered?

T427 YTT is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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