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R885 NEG

1998 Triumph Trident

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,397 mi
Last recorded40,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 NEG
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,397 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,401 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake mainly when returning backwards (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,202 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively mainly when turned backwards (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,899 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,634 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 25,624 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 10,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,765 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 21,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,714 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 18,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,742 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 15,743 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R885 NEG is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R885 NEG, 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 R885 NEG registered?

R885 NEG is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R885 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 NEG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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