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L228 NAR

1994 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,608 mi
Last recorded44,608 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 NAR
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,608 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 44,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 44,588 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 44,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,553 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 43,553 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 43,287 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 43,287 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 42,699 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,942 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 40,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,116 miles

fuel tank seal slightly coroded

rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 2 May 2012 38,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,362 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,071 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,801 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,641 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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L228 NAR is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 29,480 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 L228 NAR, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L228 NAR registered?

L228 NAR is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L228 NAR safe to buy?

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