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V638 DDF

1999 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,703 mi
Last recorded61,703 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 DDF
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 61,703 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))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable To Remove The Rear Seat

Fail 23 Jul 2026 61,695 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable To Remove The Rear Seat

The Rear Suspension Has NO Or LITTLE Movement

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,115 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,458 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,160 miles

Front Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,283 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,164 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,596 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 29,369 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,707 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,041 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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V638 DDF is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V638 DDF, 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 V638 DDF registered?

V638 DDF is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V638 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 DDF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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