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R131 EBD

1997 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,125 mi
Last recorded64,125 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 EBD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2016 64,125 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 64,110 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,767 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 58,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,845 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,801 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,783 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 48,364 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 44,346 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 44,346 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 42,376 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 42,376 miles

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.

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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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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