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L699 SHY

1993 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,398 mi
Last recorded53,398 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 SHY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 53,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 53,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 53,334 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 53,334 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,185 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,404 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,716 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 56,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 50,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 37,422 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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L699 SHY is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L699 SHY, 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 L699 SHY registered?

L699 SHY is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 7 August 1993.

Is L699 SHY safe to buy?

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