MOT Status
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42,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident Sprint?
Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P231 TGY is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 29,267 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 Sprint fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P231 TGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Trident Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P231 TGY registered?
P231 TGY is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P231 TGY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P231 TGY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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