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V155 UBD

1999 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

32,122 mi
Last recorded32,122 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 32,122 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 32,122 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 31,450 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 31,450 miles

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2023 30,856 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front brake pads corroding

Rear Tyre pressures low

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

Rear tyre plugged

Pass 4 Feb 2022 29,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 28,813 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 28,799 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,787 miles

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,219 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 25,219 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,796 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 22,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,006 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 20,006 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

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 10 Jul 2012 17,866 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 17,866 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,285 miles

front tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,007 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,561 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 13,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,033 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,281 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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V155 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V155 UBD, 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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V155 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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