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R91 EGJ

1997 Triumph Trident Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

1,832 mi
Last recorded1,832 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint29,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 EGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 1,832 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 1,832 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 1,576 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 1,576 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)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 1,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,381 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 1,381 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 151 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear suspension travel slightly stiff

Fail 12 Jul 2013 151 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear suspension travel slightly stiff

Pass 10 Aug 2012

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 62,128 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear suspension travel slightly stiff

Fail 17 Jul 2009 62,122 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear suspension travel slightly stiff

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,994 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 60,270 miles

n.s.front position lamp not working

o.s. indicator telltale not working

Fail 19 Aug 2006 57,458 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 57,458 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R91 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 29,267 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 R91 EGJ, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R91 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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