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R897 TUD

1997 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,324 mi
Last recorded42,324 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 TUD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 42,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 41,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 41,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 39,817 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 38,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,289 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 33,289 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,962 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 28,962 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,989 miles

Play in rear brake torque arm.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre has a puncture repair

Fail 24 Sep 2011 24,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Play in rear brake torque arm.

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,379 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 24,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,317 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,317 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007

Nearside Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,680 miles

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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R897 TUD is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R897 TUD, 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 R897 TUD registered?

R897 TUD is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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