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R552 LRY

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,986 mi
Last recorded26,986 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 LRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 26,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,357 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 25,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 25,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 24,235 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 tail lamp bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,725 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear suspension linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 21,636 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 20,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,425 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 19,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,423 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,023 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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R552 LRY is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R552 LRY, 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 R552 LRY registered?

R552 LRY is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R552 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 LRY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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