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R471 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,188 mi
Last recorded19,188 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint25,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 19,188 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 19,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 19,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 18,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 18,509 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 18,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 17,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 13,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 11,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 11,090 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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R471 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 25,403 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 R471 LUT, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R471 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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