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R947 KRY

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,851 mi
Last recorded53,851 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 53,851 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 53,846 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation is on all the time (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 53,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 53,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 53,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 53,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 52,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 52,010 miles

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,246 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 49,861 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Rear Switch Defective (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,488 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,859 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 45,722 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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R947 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R947 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

How do I check the history of R947 KRY?

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What year was R947 KRY registered?

R947 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R947 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 KRY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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