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L14 PEL

1993 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,676 mi
Last recorded24,676 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 PEL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 24,676 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 22,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 20,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,168 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 49,159 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 49,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,116 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 49,116 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Replace bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 46,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,259 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,567 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,353 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Riders left footrest is short due to breakage.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,309 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Riders left footrest is short due to breakage.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,979 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,830 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 32,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Centre Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?

Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 254
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 254
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 251
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L14 PEL is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 30,681 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 Trident fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L14 PEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 33 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L14 PEL registered?

L14 PEL is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L14 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 PEL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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