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R415 XEV

1998 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,037 mi
Last recorded39,037 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 XEV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,037 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 39,037 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 38,250 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 38,249 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,136 miles

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

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,130 miles

Front forks seals weaping

Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,434 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn two front & rear (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front fork seals (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,421 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2015 33,843 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 33,841 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,714 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,892 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 31,892 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,063 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,866 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R415 XEV is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R415 XEV, 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 R415 XEV registered?

R415 XEV is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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