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R547 TLD

1998 Triumph Trident

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,476 mi
Last recorded24,476 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 TLD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 24,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,918 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 23,918 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,024 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,208 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 20,329 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 19,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 May 2009 19,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,915 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,645 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,602 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2005 10,564 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
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R547 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R547 TLD, 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 R547 TLD registered?

R547 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R547 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 TLD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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