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L177 KSX

1993 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,219 mi
Last recorded29,219 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 KSX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 29,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 29,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,058 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

rear luggage rack has a broken mount

Fail 24 Sep 2021 29,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

rear luggage rack has a broken mount

Pass 6 Jul 2020 27,923 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive at caliper key way on swing arm (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,666 miles

Gear change lever worn

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

Rear brake stay bar slight play in bush

Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn over offside 3\4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,417 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,663 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 21,535 miles

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

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

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

both front fork stanchions slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,014 miles

Rear tyre has been plugged.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 19,125 miles

Both front fork stanchons pitted (outwith suspension travel)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,043 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 16,920 miles

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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L177 KSX is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L177 KSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L177 KSX registered?

L177 KSX is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L177 KSX safe to buy?

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