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S897 ABX

1998 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,304 mi
Last recorded56,304 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 ABX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 56,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,324 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 54,113 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

advice to remove steering damper for further inspection of steering componets

front wheel bearing slighly rough when rotated

Pass 16 May 2023 53,014 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper front fairing loose

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively side car wheel has slight play in bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,811 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 51,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,883 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,886 miles

Front tyre worn slightly out of shape

Offside foot rear has slight wear in mount

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,929 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 40,920 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,596 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 30,001 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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S897 ABX is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S897 ABX, 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 S897 ABX registered?

S897 ABX is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S897 ABX safe to buy?

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