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K398 TDF

1993 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,225 mi
Last recorded35,225 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 TDF
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,225 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rivets on chain joining link split

Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,347 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 32,373 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 32,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,372 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 32,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front tyre valve deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,345 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Shock Absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,306 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 32,064 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 32,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 32,047 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,385 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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K398 TDF is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K398 TDF, 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.

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What year was K398 TDF registered?

K398 TDF is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 18 February 1993.

Is K398 TDF safe to buy?

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