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S763 AHT

1998 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,063 mi
Last recorded41,063 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 AHT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 41,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 41,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 40,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,991 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,635 miles

Gear level slightly worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 39,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Gear change rubber slightly deteriorated

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 39,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 38,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,530 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,348 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 34,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,153 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,838 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,398 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 27,570 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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S763 AHT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S763 AHT, 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 S763 AHT registered?

S763 AHT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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