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R396 OLJ

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,441 mi
Last recorded36,441 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 OLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 36,441 miles

Front forks slightly pitted

Pass 4 May 2022 36,127 miles

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

forks slightly pitted

Fail 16 Apr 2022 36,069 miles

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 4 May 2021 35,715 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,626 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

GEAR LEAVER HAS PLAY IN PIVOT

Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,723 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 33,690 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front and rear discs starting to wear

Front tyre on minimum limit

Gear lever pivot worn

Play in pro link/suspension bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,722 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,581 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,009 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,714 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,900 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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R396 OLJ is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R396 OLJ, 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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R396 OLJ is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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