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R75 KUT

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,478 mi
Last recorded28,478 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 28,478 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 bake light incorrectly fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2025 28,463 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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 bake light incorrectly fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,699 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front tyre worn

Pass 23 May 2023 27,076 miles

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

Front headlight poor pattern

Rear light 50% working

Pass 31 May 2022 26,110 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 26,105 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,018 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,609 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

o/s bar end loose

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,892 miles

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

Slight leak on exhaust joint

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,125 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 1,911 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 19,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,079 miles

centre stand lazy to return to up position

Pass 11 May 2010 14,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,122 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 12,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8,165 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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R75 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R75 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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R75 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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