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W46 VAU

2000 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,511 mi
Last recorded19,511 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Triumph Trophy24,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 VAU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,511 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 19,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,968 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,859 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Aug 2010 9,859 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,588 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 4,201 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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W46 VAU is a 2000 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 24,429 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 W46 VAU, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W46 VAU registered?

W46 VAU is a 2000 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W46 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W46 VAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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