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L558 RWC

1994 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,148 mi
Last recorded93,148 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trophy33,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 RWC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,212 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,503 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,360 miles

rear brake caliper rubbers damaged

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 91,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 85,879 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake not very efficient. It passed roller brake test but only just. Very high pressure has to be applied to pedal.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 85,879 miles

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

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

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

rear brake not very efficient. It passed roller brake test but only just. Very high pressure has to be applied to pedal.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 77,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 77,551 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 73,772 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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L558 RWC is a 1994 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L558 RWC, 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.

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What year was L558 RWC registered?

L558 RWC is a 1994 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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