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L988 MBF

1994 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,573 mi
Last recorded47,573 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 MBF
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,561 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe ferrell to master cylinder corroded slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,354 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 47,330 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc has oil contamination from fork leaking oil

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,727 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 45,726 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 44,156 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

rear brake caliper sticking slightly and very dirty some corosion around pistons

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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L988 MBF is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L988 MBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L988 MBF registered?

L988 MBF is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L988 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 MBF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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