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K816 YBW

1993 Triumph Trophy

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,400 mi
Last recorded49,400 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK816 YBW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,400 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 49,399 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre perished

clutch master cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 20 May 2017 48,585 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 48,585 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 46,781 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))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,733 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 46,733 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,747 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

clutch not opperating

rear tyre valve fitted with presurised valve cap

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,881 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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K816 YBW is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K816 YBW, 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 K816 YBW registered?

K816 YBW is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 March 1993.

Is K816 YBW safe to buy?

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