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R73 KUT

1997 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,158 mi
Last recorded18,158 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 18,158 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 18,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s handlebar grip slightly loose but secure.

Fail 28 Oct 2024 18,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s handlebar grip slightly loose but secure.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 17,101 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 15,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 14,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 13,927 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 11,573 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 7,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,469 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 7,469 miles

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

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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R73 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R73 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 R73 KUT registered?

R73 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R73 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 KUT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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