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P87 XGC

1997 Triumph Trident Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,560 mi
Last recorded41,560 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint29,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 XGC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 41,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 41,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 41,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 41,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,655 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

one rear light bulb not working

rear brake pipe rubbing groove in swinging arm

Fail 25 May 2013 40,655 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

one rear light bulb not working

rear brake pipe rubbing groove in swinging arm

Pass 10 May 2012 29,728 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 29,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 28,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 25,734 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident Sprint?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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P87 XGC is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 29,267 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 Sprint fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P87 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P87 XGC registered?

P87 XGC is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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