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R168 EOW

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,715 mi
Last recorded46,715 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 EOW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 46,715 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 46,715 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 44,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,072 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 43,072 miles

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

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer link pipe to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,011 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 42,011 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,863 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

front discs could be cleaner

Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,004 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,654 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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R168 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R168 EOW, 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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R168 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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