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WK02 VEM

2002 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,774 mi
Last recorded19,774 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Trophy23,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VEM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 19,774 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 19,703 miles

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

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

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

front tyre perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2024 19,703 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 19,445 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 19,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 18,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 17,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,409 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,139 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 15,139 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,639 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 14,639 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,469 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,916 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 12,915 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,746 miles

slightly stiff rear suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,193 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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WK02 VEM is a 2002 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 23,139 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 WK02 VEM, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WK02 VEM registered?

WK02 VEM is a 2002 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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