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R349 BNM

1998 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,087 mi
Last recorded46,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 BNM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,087 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 46,087 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,039 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 46,037 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,665 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 43,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,849 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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R349 BNM is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R349 BNM, 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 R349 BNM registered?

R349 BNM is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R349 BNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 BNM 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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