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R345 KAB

1997 Triumph Trident Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,370 mi
Last recorded27,370 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint29,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 KAB
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 27,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 27,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,228 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,828 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 26,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,377 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left fork leg weeping fork oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,948 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 24,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,016 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,601 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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R345 KAB is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R345 KAB, 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 R345 KAB registered?

R345 KAB is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R345 KAB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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