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R268 NRR

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,503 mi
Last recorded51,503 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 NRR
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 51,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,523 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 50,522 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,573 miles

Brake component slightly loose rear brake anchor bolt to caliper mounting plate. (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 49,573 miles

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

Brake component slightly loose rear brake anchor bolt to caliper mounting plate. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,062 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 46,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,117 miles

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

offside riders footrest slightly loose

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,507 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 37,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,649 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 36,633 miles

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,507 miles

number plate starting to delaminate

offside stop light bulb not working

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,056 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,473 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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R268 NRR is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R268 NRR, 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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R268 NRR is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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