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K229 BNY

1993 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,094 mi
Last recorded43,094 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 BNY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 41,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 40,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,796 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 39,796 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 35,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,836 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 33,814 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 30,268 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 28,940 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 28,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,939 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,754 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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K229 BNY is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 33,026 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 K229 BNY, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K229 BNY registered?

K229 BNY is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 18 May 1993.

Is K229 BNY safe to buy?

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