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R877 WHJ

1997 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,564 mi
Last recorded55,564 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 WHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,564 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,508 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,599 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,014 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,934 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,182 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,468 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,408 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 18,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,632 miles

Outer Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 16,615 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,289 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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R877 WHJ is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R877 WHJ, 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 R877 WHJ registered?

R877 WHJ is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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