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L955 YUT

1994 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,368 mi
Last recorded24,368 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 YUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 24,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,287 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,171 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,157 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 24,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,827 miles

Headlamp image corrected with tape

Pass 12 May 2017 23,767 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 23,749 miles

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

1 of 2 rear position lamps out

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,522 miles

Headlamp image taped

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

Pass 24 May 2014 23,362 miles

Both rear exhaust silencers corroded

Headlamp image corrected with tape

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 23,337 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Both rear exhaust silencers corroded

Headlamp image corrected with tape

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 23,148 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 May 2013 23,123 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,496 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc

Fail 28 May 2012 22,476 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Corrosion on rear brake disc

Pass 17 May 2011 21,661 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 21,640 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,494 miles

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

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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L955 YUT is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L955 YUT, 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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L955 YUT is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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