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R821 TYB

1997 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,697 mi
Last recorded12,697 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 TYB
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 12,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 12,348 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 12,348 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 11,549 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 10,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 10,841 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 10,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 10,739 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 10,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 25kg fluctuation and binding rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 10,642 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 10,603 miles

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

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

o/s/f footrest slightly loose

Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,283 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s/f footrest slightly loose

Pass 20 Jul 2016 10,219 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,217 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s/f footrest slightly loose

Fail 16 Sep 2015 10,217 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s/f footrest slightly loose

Pass 2 Jul 2014 9,955 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s/f footrest slightly loose

Fail 30 Jun 2014 9,955 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s/f footrest slightly loose

Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,710 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s/f footrest slightly loose

Pass 2 Jul 2012 9,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 9,585 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 9,354 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,354 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))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2010 9,077 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 8,879 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 8,359 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 8,092 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 8,092 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 7,693 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 7,693 miles

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

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

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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R821 TYB is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R821 TYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R821 TYB registered?

R821 TYB is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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