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R442 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,662 mi
Last recorded27,662 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint25,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 27,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 26,872 miles

Rear footrest hanger modified

fuel tank seal not correctly positioned

Fail 15 Jul 2017 26,867 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear footrest hanger modified

fuel tank seal not correctly positioned

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,405 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 25,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 23,475 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 22,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,318 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,011 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,565 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 16,565 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident Sprint?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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R442 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 25,403 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 Sprint fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R442 LUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R442 LUT registered?

R442 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R442 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 LUT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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