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K647 FAU

1993 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,324 mi
Last recorded30,324 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 FAU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,324 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,170 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 26,089 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,925 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,461 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 40,576 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

water leak

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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K647 FAU is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K647 FAU, 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.

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What year was K647 FAU registered?

K647 FAU is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 21 January 1993.

Is K647 FAU safe to buy?

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