CarVerify

Free Car Check

R627 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,087 mi
Last recorded48,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR627 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 48,087 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rivots worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbings worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbings worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc insecure attachment bolts loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 46,738 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 45,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,267 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,012 miles

Central Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering Bottom yoke touching horn on full lock (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,880 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,969 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,131 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,998 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,570 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

R627 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R627 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 R627 LUT?

You can check the full history of R627 LUT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R627 LUT registered?

R627 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R627 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 LUT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R627 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 R627 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.