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S938 KLJ

1999 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,065 mi
Last recorded35,065 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 KLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 35,065 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,752 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 34,752 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 34,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,561 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 33,543 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 32,958 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 31,887 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 31,887 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,414 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,094 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 31,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,802 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 17,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,005 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 14,005 miles

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

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

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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S938 KLJ is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S938 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 S938 KLJ registered?

S938 KLJ is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S938 KLJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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