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V304 UBD

1999 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,806 mi
Last recorded58,806 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 58,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,419 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 58,362 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,568 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks worn but still within spec (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 57,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 56,407 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 53,849 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 53,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 50,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,764 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,728 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,717 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 44,662 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 30,126 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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V304 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V304 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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What year was V304 UBD registered?

V304 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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