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T158 VHO

1999 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,180 mi
Last recorded16,180 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 VHO
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 16,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 16,172 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 16,155 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 16,119 miles

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

Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 16,112 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 16,112 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 16,080 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 16,080 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 15,751 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 15,141 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,706 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 14,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,325 miles

Pinch bolt on lower fork leg missing.

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 14,284 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 14,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,237 miles

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

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

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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T158 VHO is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T158 VHO, 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 T158 VHO registered?

T158 VHO is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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