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K868 VFJ

1993 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,471 mi
Last recorded61,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 VFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,471 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 57,345 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake caliper inner pad support modified

Fail 24 May 2014 57,220 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake caliper inner pad support modified

Pass 30 May 2013 56,403 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 54,934 miles

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

ns hand grip slightly loose

Fail 31 May 2012 54,934 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

ns hand grip slightly loose

Pass 5 May 2011 52,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,510 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

crack in vacume pipe

nearside riders foot rest slight free play

Pass 14 Feb 2009 48,591 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 48,588 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front master cylinder doesn't release fully when lever released slowly; rh caliper binding anyway

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,403 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 9 Feb 2007 45,874 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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K868 VFJ is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K868 VFJ, 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 K868 VFJ registered?

K868 VFJ is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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