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S216 CGK

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,094 mi
Last recorded78,094 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 CGK
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,094 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 78,084 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake FRONT (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,717 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,488 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight bind rear brake

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 55,771 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,876 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,876 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,407 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 47,573 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,573 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 43,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,732 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 23,732 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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S216 CGK is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S216 CGK, 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 S216 CGK registered?

S216 CGK is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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