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R283 TCK

1998 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,204 mi
Last recorded41,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 TCK
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 41,204 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Oil cooler has slight leak of oil

Pass 3 Sep 2022 38,542 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,742 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 30,742 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 20,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 20,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 18,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,497 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,534 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,326 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 17,326 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 16,985 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,985 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2009 16,298 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,169 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R283 TCK is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R283 TCK, 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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R283 TCK is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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