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R541 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,206 mi
Last recorded12,206 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 12,206 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 11,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 11,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 11,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 10,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 10,999 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 10,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,785 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,377 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,782 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,881 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R541 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R541 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 R541 LUT registered?

R541 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R541 LUT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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