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L26 AAY

1993 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,756 mi
Last recorded31,756 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 AAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 31,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 31,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 30,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 30,468 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 30,458 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,646 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,502 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,188 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,066 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,434 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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L26 AAY is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L26 AAY, 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 L26 AAY registered?

L26 AAY is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L26 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 AAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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