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R866 RAU

1997 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,636 mi
Last recorded67,636 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 RAU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 67,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,438 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,466 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,867 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,232 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,218 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,625 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 13,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 12,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,610 miles

Rear tyre on legal limit

Right hand fork seal slightly leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,907 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 21,273 miles

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

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

rear suspension has worn linkage bushes

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 RAU is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RAU, 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 R866 RAU registered?

R866 RAU is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R866 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R866 RAU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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