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R46 KUT

1997 Triumph Trident

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,925 mi
Last recorded40,925 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,925 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 40,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 40,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 40,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 40,515 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock lower pivot worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,016 miles

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

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,652 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,955 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 33,955 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,592 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 28,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,994 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 25,985 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 15,745 miles

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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R46 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,820 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 R46 KUT, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R46 KUT registered?

R46 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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