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R49 FFV

1997 Triumph Trophy

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,765 mi
Last recorded99,765 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 FFV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 99,765 miles

Seat security poor

Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 97,078 miles

1 x side and 1 x brake light inop

Fork legs in poor condition

Horn poor

Pass 24 Apr 2021 96,127 miles

Both fork legs in poor condition

Horn poor

L/h bar grip slightly loose

Pass 27 Apr 2020 95,027 miles

horn tone slightly poor

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both exhaust silencers slightly loose

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 95,025 miles

All direction indicators not working indicators not tested battery flat (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested no lights tested motorcycle not running ,battery flat (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working battery flat (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system not tested, motorcycle not running

front mudguard insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,625 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 93,595 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 88,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 9 May 2013 74,880 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 74,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 64,117 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 64,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 May 2011 51,352 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,738 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,014 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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R49 FFV is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R49 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

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What year was R49 FFV registered?

R49 FFV is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R49 FFV safe to buy?

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