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L949 XLD

1994 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,706 mi
Last recorded23,706 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trophy33,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 XLD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 23,706 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 48,348 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 48,348 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,490 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,830 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,161 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 36,161 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 32,116 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,116 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,764 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,612 miles

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

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

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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L949 XLD is a 1994 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 33,721 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 L949 XLD, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L949 XLD registered?

L949 XLD is a 1994 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 June 1994.

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