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T697 RHC

1999 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,601 mi
Last recorded40,601 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 RHC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,601 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,874 miles

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

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

both front fork stanchions pitted (above swept area)

slight bind to rear brake

Pass 29 May 2014 37,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,033 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 32,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 22,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 22,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,112 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 16,103 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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T697 RHC is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,952 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 T697 RHC, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T697 RHC registered?

T697 RHC is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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