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L74 HCW

1994 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,310 mi
Last recorded28,310 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 HCW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,210 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 63,953 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 63,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 59,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 May 2010 59,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,514 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,405 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,022 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 29,764 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,846 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 23,169 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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L74 HCW is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L74 HCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L74 HCW?

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What year was L74 HCW registered?

L74 HCW is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 12 March 1994.

Is L74 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L74 HCW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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