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R693 SWO

1998 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,119 mi
Last recorded14,119 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 SWO
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 14,119 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2015 14,119 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,071 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 14,071 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,758 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 13,758 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,943 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R693 SWO is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R693 SWO, 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 R693 SWO registered?

R693 SWO is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R693 SWO safe to buy?

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