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R23 EGY

1997 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,003 mi
Last recorded45,003 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 EGY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,003 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,084 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,106 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 37,071 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 35,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,760 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,645 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,087 miles

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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R23 EGY is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R23 EGY, 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

How do I check the history of R23 EGY?

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What year was R23 EGY registered?

R23 EGY is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R23 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 EGY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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