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R126 HDL

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,053 mi
Last recorded17,053 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 HDL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,039 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 17,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 16,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 16,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,797 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 16,797 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 16,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 16,504 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 16,504 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,359 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,021 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 15,993 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,495 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,030 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,830 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 9,501 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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R126 HDL is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R126 HDL, 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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R126 HDL is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R126 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 HDL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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