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L743 VLR

1994 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trophy33,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 VLR
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,319 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 90,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake Spongy

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 89,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.31mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outer pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,863 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.54mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 87,119 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 86,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 84,787 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 82,528 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 82,528 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,518 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 1 bulb working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,518 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 1 bulb working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 76,802 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,040 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,618 miles

front tyre mishaped

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 May 2008 50,899 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 49,579 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 22 May 2007 49,579 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 47,193 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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L743 VLR is a 1994 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L743 VLR, 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 L743 VLR registered?

L743 VLR is a 1994 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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