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CU51 FTY

2002 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,393 mi
Last recorded14,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Trophy23,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FTY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 14,393 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 14,386 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 14,195 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 14,174 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 13,734 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 13,689 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 13,620 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 13,592 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 13,413 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 13,048 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,859 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,573 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 12,573 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,885 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,328 miles

rear brake starting to bind

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,156 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 11,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,928 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2009 9,923 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 3,971 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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CU51 FTY is a 2002 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 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 CU51 FTY, 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 CU51 FTY registered?

CU51 FTY is a 2002 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is CU51 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 FTY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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