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S946 LGW

1998 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,176 mi
Last recorded38,176 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 LGW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,176 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 37,457 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 37,457 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,951 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 30,786 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,412 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,694 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 26,679 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,738 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,108 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,602 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 20,571 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,791 miles

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

fork tubes pitted [can damage seals]

front footrests slightly loose

n/s rear indicator poorly mounted

rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,237 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,751 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 13,751 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Advise plug in rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 12,379 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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S946 LGW is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S946 LGW, 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 S946 LGW registered?

S946 LGW is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S946 LGW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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