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S894 UBC

1998 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,158 mi
Last recorded54,158 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,158 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 54,158 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake hose leaking At master cylinder (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,935 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 53,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,849 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 53,845 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,872 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,334 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,464 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 39,464 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,691 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,687 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,958 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 24,958 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,492 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 20,492 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,244 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 19,244 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,797 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 14,370 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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S894 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 S894 UBC, 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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S894 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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