MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,966 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight binding on front brake
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
play in rear brake caliper
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L551 DFX is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 L551 DFX, 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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How do I check the history of L551 DFX?
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What year was L551 DFX registered?
L551 DFX is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 6 April 1994.
Is L551 DFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L551 DFX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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