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S937 KLJ

1999 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,204 mi
Last recorded53,204 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 KLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 53,204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,653 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 51,521 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 51,521 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,224 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,216 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 49,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 45,866 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 45,866 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,279 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2015 41,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,806 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,806 miles

Front brake dragging slightly

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,315 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 37,315 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

N/s dip not working

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,774 miles

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

Nearside fork dust seal loose

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear tyre worn flat in middle

Slight damage on swingarm, offside top.

nearside headlamp, dip not working.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Nearside fork dust seal loose

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear tyre worn flat in middle

Slight damage on swingarm, offside top.

nearside headlamp, dip not working.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,956 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear tyre,uneven wear.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 27,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear tyre,uneven wear.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,540 miles

Both fork stanchions have slight pitting

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 24,536 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

One of two bulbs in tail lamp not working

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Right bar grip deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,732 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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S937 KLJ is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,952 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 S937 KLJ, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S937 KLJ registered?

S937 KLJ is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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