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R112 NAY

1998 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

565 mi
Last recorded565 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 565 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 565 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking rear brake fluid reservoir leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 554 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 554 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 543 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake disc slightly distorted

Pass 22 May 2023 6 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,365 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim on the right hand side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,971 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,971 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,636 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,719 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,823 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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R112 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 21,696 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 R112 NAY, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R112 NAY registered?

R112 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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