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K971 VPJ

1992 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,736 mi
Last recorded56,736 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Triumph Trophy34,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 VPJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,736 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively rear brake torque arm has slight play in bushes (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,511 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,497 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,326 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,026 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,025 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,614 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,725 miles

some play in rear brake torque arm bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 53,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 53,600 miles

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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K971 VPJ is a 1992 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1992 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 34,775 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 K971 VPJ, 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 34 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 K971 VPJ registered?

K971 VPJ is a 1992 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 20 October 1992.

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The MOT history for K971 VPJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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