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R339 VWL

1997 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,081 mi
Last recorded27,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 VWL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 27,001 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 27,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 26,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 25,203 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 24,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear of frame has been modified

Fail 6 Dec 2019 22,489 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned in the center of vehichle (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear of frame has been modified

Side car tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2018 18,867 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,894 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 15,894 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,118 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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R339 VWL is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R339 VWL, 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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What year was R339 VWL registered?

R339 VWL is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R339 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 VWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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