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P748 SHK

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,289 mi
Last recorded24,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 SHK
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,122 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 24,122 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,905 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 17,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 17,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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P748 SHK is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,932 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 P748 SHK, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P748 SHK registered?

P748 SHK is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P748 SHK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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