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E13 FTW

1998 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 FTW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 13 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,769 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 17,767 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,763 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,870 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 15,864 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,820 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 14,816 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 12,130 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 10,060 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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E13 FTW is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Red 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 E13 FTW, 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 E13 FTW registered?

E13 FTW is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is E13 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 FTW 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.

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