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R618 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,703 mi
Last recorded34,703 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 34,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 34,691 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 34,664 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,650 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,741 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

slight wear in gear lever pivot

Pass 25 Apr 2015 32,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,175 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,445 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 29,431 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 28,710 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,408 miles

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

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

n/s rear position light not working

rear tyre has had a repair

thorn in rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 24,664 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 22,935 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 22,935 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 19,384 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 19,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,160 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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R618 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R618 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 R618 LUT registered?

R618 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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