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NL52 XYS

2002 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,704 mi
Last recorded32,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Trophy23,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XYS
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 32,704 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 31,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 31,174 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,270 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,647 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 27,647 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 26,611 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 26,611 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 23,750 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 23,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 21,197 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,917 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 13,914 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear brake rubbing slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 8,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 8,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 7,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,615 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 6,615 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 5,761 miles

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

slight bind on front brake

slight bind on rear brake

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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NL52 XYS is a 2002 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NL52 XYS, 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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What year was NL52 XYS registered?

NL52 XYS is a 2002 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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