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L252 YNR

1993 Triumph Trident

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,480 mi
Last recorded58,480 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 YNR
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 58,478 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,232 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak Bottom hose area ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork sliders pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gear lever pivot worn

Motorcycle has been heavily modified

Nearside Handle bar mounting slightly loose

Oil leak

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Masked at time of test (4.7.1 (a))

Speedo cable damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2022 58,232 miles

Gear lever pivot worn

Motorcycle has been heavily modified

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak Bottom hose area ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork sliders pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handle bar mounting slightly loose

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leak

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Masked at time of test (4.7.1 (a))

Speedo cable damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2022 58,222 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Coolant leak ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre under inflated

Gear lever pivot worn

Motorcycle has been heavily modified

Oil leak

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on nearside (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,210 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 55,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,111 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,332 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,854 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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L252 YNR is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L252 YNR, 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 L252 YNR registered?

L252 YNR is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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