MOT Status
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42,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
Play in rear brake torque arm.
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear tyre has a puncture repair
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)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Nearside Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R897 TUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R897 TUD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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