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S594 MEW

1998 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,090 mi
Last recorded39,090 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 MEW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 39,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced 1 main beam not working (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Lower centre stand fouling on suspension linkage when compressed

Fail 8 Aug 2024 38,406 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower centre stand fouling on suspension linkage when compressed

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 34,966 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 16,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 14,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,674 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 9,830 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 6,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 6,370 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 6,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 5,832 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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S594 MEW is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S594 MEW, 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 S594 MEW registered?

S594 MEW is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S594 MEW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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