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R921 FGX

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,993 mi
Last recorded55,993 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 FGX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 55,993 miles

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

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

Rear calipar has signs of light corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2021 55,993 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear calipar has signs of light corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,785 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,932 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 51,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,936 miles

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

n/s foot peg has play

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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R921 FGX is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R921 FGX, 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.

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What year was R921 FGX registered?

R921 FGX is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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