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R738 NWY

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,499 mi
Last recorded40,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 NWY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 40,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 38,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 36,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,412 miles

Nearside 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 29 May 2013 32,937 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 31,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,711 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,907 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

silencer has been repaired but is still structually sound.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,644 miles

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

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

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

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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R738 NWY 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 100%.

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 R738 NWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R738 NWY registered?

R738 NWY is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R738 NWY safe to buy?

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