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R205 CBA

1997 Triumph Trophy

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,793 mi
Last recorded48,793 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 CBA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,793 miles

Advise drive chain in need of lubricating

Fail 18 Nov 2021 48,793 miles

Advise drive chain in need of lubricating

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,904 miles

Rear Advise shock is slightly stiff

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 47,882 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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 2 Oct 2019 46,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,552 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,186 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,107 miles

Front Brake hose fouling hose crushed between fork leg and frame. (3.2.B3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,814 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,159 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,264 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 19,264 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R205 CBA is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R205 CBA, 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 R205 CBA registered?

R205 CBA is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R205 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 CBA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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