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S712 BDU

1998 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 BDU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 25 May 2017

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 5,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Riders Footrest Has End Broken Off

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 5,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Riders Footrest Has End Broken Off

Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011
Pass 30 Jun 2010 13 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,341 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 21,341 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,970 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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S712 BDU is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 21,696 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 S712 BDU, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S712 BDU registered?

S712 BDU is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S712 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S712 BDU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S712 BDU have outstanding finance?

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