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L744 PRW

1993 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,012 mi
Last recorded55,012 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL744 PRW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 55,012 miles

1x rearside lamp inop

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,839 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Foot peg damaged and shortened

Rear shock absorber bottom bush worn

Fail 16 Apr 2025 53,839 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Foot peg damaged and shortened

Rear shock absorber bottom bush worn

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front side lamp inop

Offside Rear side lamp inop

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

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

Side stand bracket loose

Pass 14 May 2022 50,889 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Silencers corroded

Slight oil on front disc

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,460 miles

Play in rear suspension

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2020 48,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,833 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear shock has reduced damping

Fail 26 Mar 2019 47,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,267 miles

fork extension slightly pitted

rear tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Aug 2017 46,267 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

fork extensions slightly pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,016 miles

Front tyre on limit time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,435 miles

front headlight glass cracked

slight play in head race

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,114 miles

front brake pads low

front side light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,582 miles

both tyres low on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,652 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,318 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,318 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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L744 PRW is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L744 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 L744 PRW registered?

L744 PRW is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 11 October 1993.

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