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R617 OEL

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,961 mi
Last recorded56,961 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 OEL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 56,961 miles

Oil weep at sump drain bolt.

Pass 8 May 2025 56,288 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 55,359 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 55,359 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 50,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 48,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,965 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 40,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,452 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 19,110 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,023 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,575 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

drive chain corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,304 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 17,304 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,862 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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R617 OEL is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R617 OEL, 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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R617 OEL is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R617 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 OEL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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