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L74 DJW

1993 Triumph Trophy

Maroon Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 DJW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension exhaust (2.4.A.3a)

both front footrest rubbers worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,342 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid cap seal (3.2.B1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension exhaust (2.4.A.3a)

both front footrest rubbers worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,703 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,666 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 69,041 miles

Centre stand slightly corroded

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Unable to see fluid level in rear brake reservoir without removing rear side panel which is not allowed on MOT

Fail 25 Jan 2013 69,030 miles

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

Centre stand slightly corroded

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Unable to see fluid level in rear brake reservoir without removing rear side panel which is not allowed on MOT

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,993 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 604,198 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 62,051 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

throttle stiff

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,046 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 54,624 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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L74 DJW is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Maroon with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L74 DJW, 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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L74 DJW is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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