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R420 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,001 mi
Last recorded63,001 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,001 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 62,996 miles

Brake disc contaminated Right hand front (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated Right hand front (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,373 miles

Front brake soft.

No front mud guard fitted at tim of test.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,279 miles

Cut in centre of rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,545 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,296 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,296 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear tyre has had puncture repair

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,219 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,219 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,788 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 27,415 miles
Fail 18 May 2005

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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R420 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R420 LUT, 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 R420 LUT registered?

R420 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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