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L847 DPG

1994 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,386 mi
Last recorded81,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL847 DPG
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,386 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 81,384 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,194 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,601 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 9,840 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,088 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Excessive travel before effective./ (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,979 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Excessive travel before effective./ (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,558 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 46,558 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,362 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 13,362 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 13,112 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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L847 DPG is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L847 DPG, 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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L847 DPG is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 16 February 1994.

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