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R935 EKV

1998 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,924 mi
Last recorded47,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 EKV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,924 miles

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

Front right hand headlight not working

one tail light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,206 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,206 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride axle (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,878 miles

only one dip and main beam

Fail 30 Jul 2016 45,849 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

only one dip and main beam

only one stop and tail light

Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,542 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,642 miles

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

Uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,482 miles

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

Uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,246 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,244 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 26,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,582 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 21,582 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 13,194 miles

Rear 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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R935 EKV is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R935 EKV, 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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R935 EKV is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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