MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
No Idicators fitted should only be used during daylight hours and not at times of seriously reduced visibility
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
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BYA 268S is a 1978 Triumph Trident in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,659 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 BYA 268S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Trident is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BYA 268S registered?
BYA 268S is a 1978 Triumph Trident, first registered on 6 March 1978.
Is BYA 268S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BYA 268S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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