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R909 KUT

1998 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,111 mi
Last recorded5,111 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 5,111 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

main beam tell tail inop

Pass 6 Jun 2023 4,297 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 4,297 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 3,265 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 3,265 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 952 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 26,015 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 26,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,031 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 20,711 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 16,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 16,462 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working on front control (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 15,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,374 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 9,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 5,950 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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R909 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Black 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 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 R909 KUT, 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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R909 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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