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R69 KUT

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header pipes blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 73,179 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 71,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,682 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear disk slighlty corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,931 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre has been plugged.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 61,979 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,814 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 53,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,218 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 49,201 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,607 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 46,607 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R69 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R69 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 R69 KUT registered?

R69 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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