1994 Triumph Trophy 0.9L Petrol · M485 MKL
1994 Triumph Trophy (0.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 60,595 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH TROPHY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M485 MKL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 60,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M485 MKL Mileage History
- 16/02/200652,758 mi
- 13/03/200652,761 mi+3 mi
- 23/03/200652,788 mi+27 mi
- 07/04/200754,812 mi+2,024 mi
- 07/04/200754,812 mi
- 08/05/200855,229 mi+417 mi
- 16/02/201055,908 mi+679 mi
- 15/02/202356,397 mi+489 mi
- 09/02/202457,600 mi+1,203 mi
- 20/02/202559,602 mi+2,002 mi
- 11/03/202559,613 mi+11 mi
- 06/03/202660,595 mi+982 mi
Average of roughly 391 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
M485 MKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Triumph Trophy (M485 MKL) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel front (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)”.
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