Triumph Trophy (1991)
1991 Triumph Trophy
CarHunch analysed 166 real MOT records for the 1991 Triumph Trophy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1991 Triumph Trophy passes MOT at 84.9%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are reasonably well-maintained overall. However, 12.7% have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is moderate but worth checking in a pre-purchase inspection.
The median mileage of 34,486 miles is low for a 33-year-old bike, indicating most survivors are either garage queens or have genuine low use—either way, a positive sign for mechanical condition. With 1.2 average failures per vehicle, these Triumphs don't rack up major problems, though the 3.8 advisories per vehicle flag routine wear items like lights, exhaust, and cables; have any prospective purchase independently inspected for corrosion and fuel system integrity before committing.
What to check before buying a 1991 Triumph Trophy
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Triumph Trophy vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1991 Triumph Trophy vehicles fall between 22,897 and 43,785 miles.
1991 Triumph Trophy — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (31% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Triumph Trophy
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.3%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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17.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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11%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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9.7%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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9.7%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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9.7%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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