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R972 SDA

1997 Triumph Trident Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,200 mi
Last recorded21,200 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint29,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 SDA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,200 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 21,200 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2006 18,009 miles

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

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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R972 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R972 SDA, 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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What year was R972 SDA registered?

R972 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R972 SDA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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