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L521 LBE

1993 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,193 mi
Last recorded35,193 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 LBE
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,033 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 56,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc Corroded Advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 56,615 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Image poor (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,942 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,914 miles

50% of rear light bulb not working

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm lower (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,814 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

the front nearside footpeg is slightly damaged

the rear disc is slightly rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2013 55,030 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,197 miles

slight play in rear brake caliper

Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,076 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 41,630 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 41,595 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 41,578 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,514 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 41,498 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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L521 LBE is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L521 LBE, 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 L521 LBE registered?

L521 LBE is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L521 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 LBE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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