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R295 CJW

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,891 mi
Last recorded37,891 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 CJW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 37,891 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Non Smooth Action between Piston & Seals (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear cut to tyre tread

Fail 29 Apr 2021 37,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear cut to tyre tread

Pass 21 Mar 2020 36,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,603 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 36,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one stop and tail not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 36,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 35,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 35,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 33,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,580 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,798 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 28,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,135 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 20,225 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 20,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 15,890 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,680 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R295 CJW is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue 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 R295 CJW, 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 R295 CJW registered?

R295 CJW is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R295 CJW 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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