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V139 DGC

1999 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,968 mi
Last recorded120,968 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 DGC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 120,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 120,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 118,726 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 118,726 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 52,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,958 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 49,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,255 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 47,184 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 43,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 43,701 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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V139 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V139 DGC, 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 V139 DGC registered?

V139 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V139 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V139 DGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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