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R27 KUT

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,950 mi
Last recorded22,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

both front stantions have pitting

oil on front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2010 21,879 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,054 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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R27 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R27 KUT, 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 R27 KUT registered?

R27 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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