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L847 VDS

1994 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,293 mi
Last recorded58,293 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL847 VDS
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 58,293 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 58,284 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,789 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 57,783 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 56,658 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 55,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 55,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 54,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,965 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,958 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 53,326 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,951 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 VDS is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VDS, 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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What year was L847 VDS registered?

L847 VDS is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L847 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L847 VDS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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