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S211 MEF

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,737 mi
Last recorded22,737 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 MEF
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,737 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 22,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,435 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

one pinch bolt missing from both front forks

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,639 miles

one pinch bolt missing from both front forks

Fail 2 Sep 2010 21,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

one pinch bolt missing from both front forks

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,554 miles

pinch bolt snapped one in each leg

Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,560 miles

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

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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S211 MEF is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S211 MEF, 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 S211 MEF registered?

S211 MEF is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S211 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 MEF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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