MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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
Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
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))
only one position light working on the front
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
needs new chain and sprocket kit
rear suspension not the best
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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))
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))
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.
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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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