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S113 JFJ

1998 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,058 mi
Last recorded53,058 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 JFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 53,058 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,621 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

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

Instrument panel dropped location and fouling steering

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

Pass 21 May 2020 50,518 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 50,518 miles

Front Wheel hub worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 49,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,015 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 45,012 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 44,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,246 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,842 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,849 miles

Nearside outer fork sill corroding

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 28,455 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 27,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2009 25,793 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,713 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 20,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,230 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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S113 JFJ is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S113 JFJ, 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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S113 JFJ is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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