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L540 SGJ

1993 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,939 mi
Last recorded17,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 SGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,939 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 17,939 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,675 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 17,675 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,522 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,675 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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L540 SGJ is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L540 SGJ, 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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How do I check the history of L540 SGJ?

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What year was L540 SGJ registered?

L540 SGJ is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L540 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L540 SGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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