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R428 EGK

1997 Triumph Trident Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,181 mi
Last recorded1,181 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint29,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 1,181 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 408 miles

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,310 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,988 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,118 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 33,118 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer rubbling the swinging arm due to exhaust braket bent.

l/h handlebar bent

rear brake slightly binding

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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R428 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R428 EGK, 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 R428 EGK registered?

R428 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R428 EGK safe to buy?

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