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K541 VRY

1993 Triumph Trophy

Purple Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

18,256 mi
Last recorded18,256 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK541 VRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 18,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 18,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 18,255 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 18,192 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working on rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 17,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 17,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 16,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 15,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,077 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 13,077 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,135 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 11,135 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,008 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 10,788 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 4,338 miles

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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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K541 VRY is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Purple with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K541 VRY, 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 K541 VRY registered?

K541 VRY is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K541 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K541 VRY 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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