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R240 LFE

1998 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,288 mi
Last recorded33,288 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 LFE
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 33,288 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 33,288 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,076 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 33,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,035 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,685 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 32,274 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 31,116 miles

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

rivetts on both front floating discs worn

Pass 26 May 2010 29,548 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 May 2010 29,548 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,621 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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R240 LFE is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R240 LFE, 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 R240 LFE registered?

R240 LFE is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R240 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 LFE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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