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L240 OWU

1994 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,325 mi
Last recorded45,325 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 OWU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 45,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,108 miles

head lamp aim slightly obscured

Pass 12 May 2017 44,709 miles

rear brake hose corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 44,179 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 44,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,458 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 40,533 miles

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

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

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 May 2013 40,533 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2012 37,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 32,148 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 28,604 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 28,604 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 23,457 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 23,457 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 23,434 miles

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,803 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,570 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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L240 OWU is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L240 OWU, 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 L240 OWU registered?

L240 OWU is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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