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S720 XBP

1998 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,582 mi
Last recorded86,582 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 XBP
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,535 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,418 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 86,347 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

drive chain slightly tight

Pass 23 May 2017 86,000 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 85,572 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 85,572 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 85,507 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 85,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,806 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 84,806 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,675 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 84,675 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,269 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,113 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 83,086 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,355 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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S720 XBP is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S720 XBP, 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 S720 XBP registered?

S720 XBP is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S720 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 XBP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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