MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside handlebar possibly bent
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside handlebar possibly bent
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
nearside rear position lamp not working
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L579 FBW is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L579 FBW, 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 L579 FBW registered?
L579 FBW is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 2 August 1993.
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