MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,534 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)
Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R497 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R497 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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How do I check the history of R497 LUT?
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What year was R497 LUT registered?
R497 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 6 May 1998.
Is R497 LUT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R497 LUT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R497 LUT have outstanding finance?
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