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L279 YNR

1993 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,377 mi
Last recorded83,377 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 YNR
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 83,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 81,957 miles

Centre stand corroded.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 80,812 miles

Footrest rubbers worn will need replacing soon.

Pillion footrest brackets corroded.

Side stand bracket lose but secure.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 79,572 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 78,203 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 76,977 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 75,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 72,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

left riders footrest loose but not insecure.

Fail 6 Jan 2018 72,256 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,917 miles

pass light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2015 67,013 miles

Pass Light not working

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,563 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 59,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,965 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 56,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,566 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,599 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 47,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,064 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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L279 YNR is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L279 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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L279 YNR is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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