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L390 BPB

1993 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,600 mi
Last recorded26,600 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 BPB
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 26,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 125,003 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 24,937 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2024 23,368 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 21,729 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock absorber linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 19,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Slightly reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

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 5 Jul 2019 12,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 9,274 miles

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

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

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

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 10 Jul 2017 7,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 6,416 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 354 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 94,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 91,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 86,270 miles

Nearside rear light bulb not working

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

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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L390 BPB 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 93.8%.

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 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 L390 BPB, 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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L390 BPB is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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