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EJ02 VVU

2002 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,318 mi
Last recorded33,318 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Trophy23,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 VVU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 33,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Fuel hose leaking connection at carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,110 miles

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

slight movement on floating disc bobbins of front brake

Fail 29 Sep 2015 32,952 miles

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

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

slight movement on floating disc bobbins of front brake

Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,145 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,037 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 24,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,572 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 21,572 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 21,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 21,275 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,929 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 20,929 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 20,310 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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EJ02 VVU is a 2002 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ02 VVU, 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 EJ02 VVU registered?

EJ02 VVU is a 2002 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ02 VVU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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