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L730 PRW

1993 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,970 mi
Last recorded54,970 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 PRW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,970 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 54,970 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 53,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 51,363 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,874 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 49,617 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 48,960 miles

Rear slight play rear sprocket carrier bearing

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

Pass 23 May 2019 48,267 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively rear caliper torque arm mount worn (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not illuminating in twin bulb light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 47,437 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 47,437 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 46,265 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 45,789 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 43,070 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside 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))

Pass 20 May 2014 40,894 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads have uneven wear

Pass 28 May 2013 38,412 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 36,465 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 34,333 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 32,536 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,702 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 29,262 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,912 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,575 miles

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

front brake feels slightly soft

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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L730 PRW is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L730 PRW, 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 L730 PRW registered?

L730 PRW is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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