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R530 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,014 mi
Last recorded42,014 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 38,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 29,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 29,662 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2022 24,981 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pillion grab handles bolts missing

engine has major oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 23,562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,980 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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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R530 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R530 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 R530 LUT registered?

R530 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R530 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 LUT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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