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R641 LUT

1998 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,510 mi
Last recorded65,510 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,510 miles

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

Offside Right rider footrest bent but serviceable

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear indicators secured with tape

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,665 miles

Offside Rear right rear indicator secured with tape

Offside right side rider footrest bent but serviceable

Fail 11 Aug 2023 61,665 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear right rear indicator secured with tape

Offside right side rider footrest bent but serviceable

Pass 22 Jan 2022 61,660 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 60,699 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 57,126 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 57,126 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2015 46,409 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

o/s riders foot rest end brocken off.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,759 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

one of the bulbs in rear lamp not illuminating

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,933 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Tight links in rear chain.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,933 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

One rear light bulb out.

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

Tight links in rear chain.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,015 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,079 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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R641 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 81.3%.

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 R641 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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R641 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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