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R977 EMX

1998 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,233 mi
Last recorded38,233 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 EMX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 38,116 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 38,027 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 37,843 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear one rear position light bulb - bike has two fitted in same lamp

Pass 29 Nov 2019 37,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,957 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 36,957 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,469 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear brake pedal operation slightly spongy

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 34,103 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,506 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 32,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,711 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 25,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,408 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 20,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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R977 EMX is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R977 EMX, 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 R977 EMX registered?

R977 EMX is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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