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R458 LUT

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 92,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Repair immediately (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 92,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Replced head bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Repair immediately (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Glowed grip (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 92,410 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 72,100 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 71,670 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 71,669 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2011 70,004 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 70,004 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,617 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,610 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,646 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,025 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 60,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 56,294 miles

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

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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R458 LUT 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 72.7%.

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 R458 LUT, 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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R458 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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