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R65 KVV

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,058 mi
Last recorded35,058 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 KVV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2010 35,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,191 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 8,698 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,698 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,349 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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R65 KVV is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R65 KVV, 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 R65 KVV registered?

R65 KVV is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R65 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 KVV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R65 KVV have outstanding finance?

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