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P798 RRH

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,831 mi
Last recorded40,831 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 RRH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 40,831 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

mirrors insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2018 39,308 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,206 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 37,206 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,742 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front mudguard slightly insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,864 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 29,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,057 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 29,008 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 May 2008 27,077 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 27,077 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,341 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,341 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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P798 RRH is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P798 RRH, 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.

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What year was P798 RRH registered?

P798 RRH is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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