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R796 XHY

1998 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,883 mi
Last recorded29,883 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 XHY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,883 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 29,872 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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R796 XHY is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R796 XHY, 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 R796 XHY registered?

R796 XHY is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is R796 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 XHY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R796 XHY have outstanding finance?

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