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L978 YUT

1994 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

37,874 mi
Last recorded37,874 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 YUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 37,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,866 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,460 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

clutch lever slightly bent but can still operate as functioned

Fail 12 Jun 2015 36,458 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

clutch lever slightly bent but can still operate as functioned

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,189 miles

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

only 50% of rear poition lamp working

Fail 9 Feb 2012 26,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

only 50% of rear poition lamp working

Pass 5 Feb 2011 25,275 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 25,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,945 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 22,945 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 22,936 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 21,470 miles

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

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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L978 YUT 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 L978 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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What year was L978 YUT registered?

L978 YUT is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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