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T743 VKE

1999 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,914 mi
Last recorded25,914 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 VKE
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 25,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,156 miles

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

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 23,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 22,612 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,732 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 21,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 20,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,303 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 18,553 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 18,553 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 16,260 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 15,412 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 15,412 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,425 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,705 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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T743 VKE is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,952 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 T743 VKE, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T743 VKE registered?

T743 VKE is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T743 VKE safe to buy?

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