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L384 YUS

1994 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 YUS
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 97,294 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm dog bone upper bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Beginning to perish (slight cracking) (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,734 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 93,723 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 91,531 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight uneven tyre wear with some section wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,991 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,460 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 87,449 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,657 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,998 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 81,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,798 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2014 78,838 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 77,704 miles

front brake light switch intermittent.

Pass 29 Aug 2011 72,106 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 71,278 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 71,278 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 70,728 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 70,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 66,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 60,890 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 56,434 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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L384 YUS is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L384 YUS, 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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L384 YUS is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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