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R945 XOM

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,801 mi
Last recorded29,801 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 XOM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 29,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 29,801 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

excessive oil leak on dipstick

Pass 5 May 2022 29,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 28,476 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 28,476 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking throttle (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,989 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,595 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,452 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Chain has tight spots (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Lower suspension bearings/bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,809 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 20,198 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,072 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 20,072 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,935 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 18,935 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,176 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 14,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,792 miles

Front 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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R945 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R945 XOM, 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 R945 XOM registered?

R945 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R945 XOM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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