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P83 XUH

1997 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,241 mi
Last recorded28,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 XUH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,241 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,538 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake hose outside of securing clamp and rubbing on swinging arm

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 27,441 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,873 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 24,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,512 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Slight play on front disc rotor buttons.

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,373 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 20,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 20,523 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 20,507 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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P83 XUH is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,820 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 P83 XUH, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P83 XUH registered?

P83 XUH is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P83 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 XUH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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