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R608 WUY

1998 Triumph Trident

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,728 mi
Last recorded21,728 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 WUY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 21,728 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,994 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 18,994 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 16,797 miles

Off side foot rest has worn bush

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,372 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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R608 WUY is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R608 WUY, 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 R608 WUY registered?

R608 WUY is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R608 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 WUY shows 9 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.

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