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R824 LGP

1998 Triumph Trident Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,219 mi
Last recorded35,219 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint25,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 LGP
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 35,219 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 34,593 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 32,358 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 29,461 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,075 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 21 May 2011 21,068 miles

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2010 20,635 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R824 LGP is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R824 LGP, 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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What year was R824 LGP registered?

R824 LGP is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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