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R998 NFX

1998 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,458 mi
Last recorded44,458 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 NFX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,458 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 44,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 43,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,910 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 41,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2019 41,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from fork (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 40,978 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,417 miles

Oil leak ()

earth wire broken under folks

o/s/f indicator glass broken

Pass 18 Jul 2015 39,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,859 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,679 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,877 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,929 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,838 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,164 miles

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

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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R998 NFX is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R998 NFX, 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 R998 NFX registered?

R998 NFX is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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