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R27 VOF

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,270 mi
Last recorded44,270 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 VOF
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,172 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 42,172 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,230 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 34,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,601 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,601 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,420 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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R27 VOF is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R27 VOF, 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 R27 VOF registered?

R27 VOF is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R27 VOF safe to buy?

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