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R71 KUT

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,684 mi
Last recorded26,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,684 miles

nocking from swing arm

Fail 5 Sep 2013 26,352 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,046 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,864 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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R71 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R71 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 R71 KUT registered?

R71 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R71 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 KUT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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