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R515 JGH

1997 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,125 mi
Last recorded43,125 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 JGH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 43,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 43,025 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 42,182 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 40,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 39,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 39,398 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,394 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored Both front and rear disc (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2013 39,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake draging slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,588 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

front and rear tyre wearing uneven in tread pattern

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,928 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,863 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 36,826 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 26,826 miles

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

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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R515 JGH is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R515 JGH, 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 R515 JGH registered?

R515 JGH is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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