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T908 VUM

1999 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,145 mi
Last recorded35,145 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 VUM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,145 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 32,646 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 31,060 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 28,734 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 27,085 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 27,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 26,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,175 miles

Front brake hose routing incorrect

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 26,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front brake hose routing incorrect

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,307 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 18,279 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,121 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 17,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,706 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2007 13,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,087 miles

front forks slightly leaking but not exssive

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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T908 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T908 VUM, 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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T908 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T908 VUM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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