MOT Status
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Seat security poor
1 x side and 1 x brake light inop
Fork legs in poor condition
Horn poor
Both fork legs in poor condition
Horn poor
L/h bar grip slightly loose
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))
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
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?
Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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