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P541 LRK

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,053 mi
Last recorded40,053 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 LRK
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 40,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 39,637 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 35,039 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 35,039 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 29,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 23,029 miles

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,425 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,861 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 19,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,510 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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P541 LRK is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 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 P541 LRK, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P541 LRK registered?

P541 LRK is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P541 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P541 LRK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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