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K956 NCM

1993 Triumph Trophy

Yellow Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,822 mi
Last recorded97,822 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK956 NCM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 97,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 96,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,102 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,084 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts rubber clips loose (3.2.B2c)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,024 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2015 94,024 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,679 miles

drive chain siezed

Fail 10 Mar 2014 90,679 miles

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

drive chain siezed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,787 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,771 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,853 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 86,313 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 86,313 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,519 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 84,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 77,315 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 77,315 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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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K956 NCM is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Yellow with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K956 NCM, 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 K956 NCM registered?

K956 NCM is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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