CarVerify

Free Car Check

R532 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,374 mi
Last recorded23,374 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 23,374 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 22,432 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 22,432 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Valve stem seriously damaged front and rear split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 21,695 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 20,235 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 20,235 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,232 miles

Central Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,224 miles

Central Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play upper rear link arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,930 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,756 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,763 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,023 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
Full Triumph Trident reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R532 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R532 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R532 LUT?

You can check the full history of R532 LUT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R532 LUT registered?

R532 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R532 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 LUT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R532 LUT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R532 LUT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.