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Y686 EVK

2001 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,058 mi
Last recorded33,058 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Trophy21,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 EVK
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 33,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 32,820 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,422 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 32,422 miles

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached damper rod broken off (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 30,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 29,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 26,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,382 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 24,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,749 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,420 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 19,400 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,143 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,007 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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Y686 EVK is a 2001 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 21,624 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 Y686 EVK, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y686 EVK registered?

Y686 EVK is a 2001 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y686 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 EVK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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