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R134 WDB

1997 Triumph Trident Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,578 mi
Last recorded45,578 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint29,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 WDB
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 45,578 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 45,565 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2022 42,777 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

drive chain links slightly stiff

throttle grip deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2021 40,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,916 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 32,916 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,634 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 31,634 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 31,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,052 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,873 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 23,873 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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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R134 WDB is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R134 WDB, 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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R134 WDB is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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