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EO52 LJX

2002 Triumph Trophy

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

50,151 mi
Last recorded50,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Triumph Trophy23,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 LJX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 50,151 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

speedo drive incorrectly fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,705 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,705 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 53,900 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,608 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,608 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,116 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,116 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,700 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 45,700 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,558 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 42,540 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,155 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from engine

Pass switch not working

Drive chain show signs of lack of maintenance

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,832 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,537 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,684 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,438 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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EO52 LJX is a 2002 Triumph Trophy in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EO52 LJX, 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 EO52 LJX registered?

EO52 LJX is a 2002 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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