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R768 VDV

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,403 mi
Last recorded28,403 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 VDV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 28,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 27,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,517 miles

Rear brake pads near limit.

Rear silencers corroding.

Rear tyre wearing.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,025 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 26,015 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,343 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 24,343 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2014 24,335 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2011 22,894 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,284 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 19,284 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,829 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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R768 VDV is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R768 VDV, 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 R768 VDV registered?

R768 VDV is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R768 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 VDV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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