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L511 VVL

1993 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,938 mi
Last recorded47,938 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL511 VVL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 47,938 miles

Rear brake pedal sticking

Fail 8 Jul 2026 47,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake pedal sticking

Pass 18 Jul 2024 47,937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 47,933 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,926 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 47,925 miles

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively Slight free play in rear brake pedal linkage (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 47,925 miles

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively Slight free play in rear brake pedal linkage (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,691 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,940 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,940 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,873 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 40,873 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,662 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front and rear pads appear thin

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,256 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,059 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,652 miles

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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L511 VVL is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L511 VVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L511 VVL registered?

L511 VVL is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L511 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L511 VVL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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