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L779 SBD

1994 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,011 mi
Last recorded82,011 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 SBD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,011 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 80,661 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,628 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,089 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,324 miles

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,324 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,929 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 71,929 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,944 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,751 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,676 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,559 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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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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