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KW12 TVU

2012 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,988 mi
Last recorded38,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Trophy21,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 TVU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 38,988 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,930 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,485 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,904 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 31,904 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pads very badly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,188 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 18,171 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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KW12 TVU is a 2012 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 21,128 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 KW12 TVU, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KW12 TVU registered?

KW12 TVU is a 2012 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is KW12 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 TVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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