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R943 KRY

1997 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,791 mi
Last recorded74,791 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,791 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 74,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 73,730 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 72,501 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 72,501 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,011 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,995 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail link roller missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,246 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 60,246 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,024 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,024 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 56,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,461 miles

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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R943 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R943 KRY, 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 R943 KRY registered?

R943 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R943 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R943 KRY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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