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R815 TYB

1997 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,948 mi
Last recorded48,948 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 TYB
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,948 miles

Exhaust noisey

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,120 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 44,111 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength front discs fitted wrong way- left on right and vice versa (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre very dangerous as near side wall-needs changing ()

rear brake slightly binding may stick on with new pads1

system has this listed as trident its not its a sprint check your log book

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,079 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,079 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake starting to bind

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 39,332 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,396 miles

only one position light working on the front

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,382 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

only one position light working on the front

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,240 miles

needs new chain and sprocket kit

rear suspension not the best

Fail 28 Mar 2012 31,240 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,187 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

right hand foot rest has slight play.

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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R815 TYB is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R815 TYB, 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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R815 TYB is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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