MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
horn slightly quiter than normal but ok for mot.
smell of fuel detected , no fault found .
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?
Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.
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R289 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R289 PGC, 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 R289 PGC registered?
R289 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 5 March 1998.
Is R289 PGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R289 PGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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