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R686 EGP

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,367 mi
Last recorded66,367 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 EGP
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Footrest slightly loose riders footrest loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Footrest slightly loose riders footrest loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake clevis joint insecure brake lever clevis pin securing nut missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,795 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,745 miles

Front fork (dust seals) slightly deterioated

Rear tyre squared off slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,260 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 41,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 41,262 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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R686 EGP is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R686 EGP, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R686 EGP registered?

R686 EGP is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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