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GJ02 GSU

2002 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

42,985 mi
Last recorded42,985 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Trophy23,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 GSU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 42,985 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 57,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 57,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 56,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,708 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 50,021 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre Unevenly worn

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,324 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 49,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,512 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 43,498 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 34,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,038 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 32,038 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,684 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front nearside foot peg slightly loose

Fail 20 Aug 2011 27,637 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front nearside foot peg slightly loose

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,368 miles

Rear brake pipe chaffing on rear caliper stay bar

Fail 7 Aug 2010 21,368 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear brake pipe chaffing on rear caliper stay bar

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,245 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 10,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,765 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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GJ02 GSU is a 2002 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 23,139 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 GJ02 GSU, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ02 GSU registered?

GJ02 GSU is a 2002 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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