MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
oil leak
oil leak
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R521 BVV is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R521 BVV, 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 R521 BVV registered?
R521 BVV is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R521 BVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R521 BVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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