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S896 UBC

1998 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,425 mi
Last recorded18,425 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 18,425 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,219 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,959 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,438 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 15,732 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2009 15,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,454 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 15,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 14,823 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))

Fail 16 May 2006 14,818 miles

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

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

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

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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S896 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S896 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S896 UBC registered?

S896 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S896 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 UBC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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