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S865 TEV

1998 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,364 mi
Last recorded33,364 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 TEV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 33,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 33,343 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 33,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 32,852 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,437 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 31,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 30,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 26,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 21,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 19,526 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 18,211 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 18,211 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,666 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,666 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 16,491 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 16,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,433 miles

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

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

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

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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S865 TEV is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S865 TEV, 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 S865 TEV registered?

S865 TEV is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 12 September 1998.

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