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NL02 YMW

2002 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,115 mi
Last recorded48,115 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Trophy23,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 YMW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 48,115 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 48,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,867 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 44,591 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 41,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,447 miles

Offside 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 12 Jul 2021 38,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,757 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 34,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 31,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 30,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,883 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,650 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,271 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,570 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 16,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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NL02 YMW is a 2002 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 23,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL02 YMW, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NL02 YMW is a 2002 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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