MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned recommend attention (2.4 (a))
front position light not working,, recommend attention
headlamp dip and main beam lights, slightly intermittant during test,, recommend check
rear tyre, tread worn slightly uneven
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Front tyre is worn in a way It can effect handling
Offside Rear brake pad pin wrong type but secure
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear Rear suspension component cracked suspension mount cracked on wishbone. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect slightly soft needs more damping but not dangerous. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
speedo drive broken
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L779 SBD is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 29,480 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 L779 SBD, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L779 SBD is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 2 February 1994.
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