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R45 FFV

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,250 mi
Last recorded56,250 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 FFV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,250 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 47,615 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear luggage rack cracked at welded joints

Rear wheel bearings not tested (brake binding)

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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R45 FFV 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 80%.

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 R45 FFV, 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 R45 FFV?

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What year was R45 FFV registered?

R45 FFV is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R45 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 FFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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