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S557 ATA

1998 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

9,450 mi
Last recorded9,450 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 ATA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 9,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 9,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 8,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 6,157 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 6,147 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 1,937 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 1,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,730 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 35,709 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,224 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,224 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,554 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,554 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,026 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,387 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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S557 ATA is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S557 ATA, 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 S557 ATA registered?

S557 ATA is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S557 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 ATA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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