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R769 TKN

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,778 mi
Last recorded49,778 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 TKN
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,778 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 49,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,340 miles

gear linkage loose rose joint worn

rear disc poor

Fail 29 Mar 2018 49,340 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Footrest insecure both front (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

gear linkage loose rose joint worn

rear disc poor

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,347 miles

drive chain needs adjusting

n/s/f gear shifter lose with foot rest

small cuts in rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 39,069 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,715 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,821 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,854 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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R769 TKN is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R769 TKN, 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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R769 TKN is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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