Triumph Trident Sprint Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Triumph Trident Sprint reliable? We analysed 1,029 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Trident Sprint is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Trident Sprint.
Triumph Trident Sprint Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Trident Sprint. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Trident Sprint MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Trident Sprint to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Trident Sprint Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Triumph Trident Sprint fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Triumph Trident Sprint Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph Trident Sprint owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph Trident Sprint MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Trident Sprint year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 210 | 86.2% | 19,826 | 27,619 | 33,689 |
| 1998 | 452 | 85.6% | 16,350 | 25,403 | 40,764 |
| 1997 | 313 | 84.7% | 22,547 | 29,267 | 36,180 |
How Long Does a Triumph Trident Sprint Last?
Based on 101 Triumph Trident Sprint vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Trident Sprint Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Trident Sprint MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Trident Sprint
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.2% MOT pass rate from 210 tests
84.7% MOT pass rate from 313 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Trident Sprint is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.2% across 210 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph Trident Sprint Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Trident Sprint THIS CAR | 85.6% | 1,029 | 27,383 mi | 29 yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.1% | 235,206 | 7,823 mi | 53 yrs |
| Triumph Tiger | 90.6% | 196,853 | 17,026 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.3% | 158,613 | 21,242 mi | 33 yrs |
| Pulse Wy 125 T-74 Lightspeed 2 | 71.7% | 1,182 | 8,509 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Trident Sprint trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph Trident Sprint has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.6% across 1,029 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Triumph Trident Sprint are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (22 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (15), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (15). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Triumph Trident Sprint owner drives around 718 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Triumph Trident Sprint models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.