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S290 JCU

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,799 mi
Last recorded40,799 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 JCU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2018 40,799 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock has slight play needs grease. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,569 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,497 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,454 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,591 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,166 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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S290 JCU is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S290 JCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S290 JCU registered?

S290 JCU is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S290 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 JCU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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