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L227 TCL

1994 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,940 mi
Last recorded55,940 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trophy33,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 TCL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 55,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,073 miles

rear carrier for top box damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2014 55,073 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

rear carrier for top box damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,498 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,426 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,653 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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L227 TCL is a 1994 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 33,721 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 L227 TCL, 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 32 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 L227 TCL registered?

L227 TCL is a 1994 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 16 April 1994.

Is L227 TCL safe to buy?

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