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Y987 RDL

2001 Triumph Trophy

Grey Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,451 mi
Last recorded48,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Trophy21,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 RDL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 40,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 39,306 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 38,397 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 38,380 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,819 miles

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

front right hand brake disc bobbins loose

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,585 miles

Front disc rivets slighty worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 28,165 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 28,165 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,557 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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Y987 RDL is a 2001 Triumph Trophy in Grey with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y987 RDL, 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.

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What year was Y987 RDL registered?

Y987 RDL is a 2001 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y987 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 RDL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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