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R892 AUX

1998 Triumph Trident Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,851 mi
Last recorded60,851 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint25,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 AUX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 60,851 miles

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 60,840 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 59,412 miles

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,687 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,575 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure slightly loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 54,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 53,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 53,383 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 52,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 52,222 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 52,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,464 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 51,245 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 50,663 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 50,663 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,360 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 47,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,099 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident Sprint?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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R892 AUX is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 25,403 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 Sprint fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R892 AUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R892 AUX is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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