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R866 DUB

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,584 mi
Last recorded38,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 DUB
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 38,584 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp beam images and outputs slightly diminished

minor oil contamination engine

Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,545 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 38,527 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,503 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,396 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,942 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,422 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,799 miles

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

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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R866 DUB is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R866 DUB, 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 R866 DUB registered?

R866 DUB is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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