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K157 JCL

1993 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK157 JCL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,176 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,287 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 97,287 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 96,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,320 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 94,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,890 miles

Front tyre wearing uneven.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 3 Jul 2021 92,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,979 miles

Slight free play in rear swing arm.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,244 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,619 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,044 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 76,042 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,573 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 70,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 66,427 miles

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

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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K157 JCL is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 33,026 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 K157 JCL, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K157 JCL registered?

K157 JCL is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K157 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K157 JCL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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