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R49 KUT

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,947 mi
Last recorded26,947 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 26,947 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 26,924 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 26,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 26,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 25,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 25,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,964 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 24,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,996 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,259 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,997 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,996 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,667 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,438 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 15,437 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,941 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 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R49 KUT registered?

R49 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R49 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 KUT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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