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L538 ADL

1993 Triumph Trophy

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,379 mi
Last recorded65,379 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 ADL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 65,379 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,177 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 65,177 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,923 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,340 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,043 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp cracked.

rear swinging arm slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,887 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired lens cracked (1.2.3a)

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

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

front and rear valve stems slightly perished.

slight surface corrosion on rear swinging arm.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,737 miles

front and rear valve stems perished.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,609 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

lower swinging arm slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,087 miles

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

front and rear valve stems perished.

headlamp cracked.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,087 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

front and rear valve stems perished.

headlamp cracked.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,565 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

gearchange lever worn at pivot point

rear brake disc badly worn

Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,565 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

gearchange lever worn at pivot point

rear brake disc badly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,526 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,779 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,762 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,762 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,666 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 38,132 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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L538 ADL is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L538 ADL, 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 L538 ADL registered?

L538 ADL is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L538 ADL safe to buy?

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