MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
wiring loom fouls the steering
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
right horn is disconected
right rear pillon foot rest mount has been repaird.
slight buckle to front wheel
Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
right horn is disconected
right rear pillon foot rest mount has been repaird.
slight buckle to front wheel
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R131 EBD is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R131 EBD, 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.
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R131 EBD is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 15 December 1997.
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