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R956 ORA

1998 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,508 mi
Last recorded34,508 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 ORA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 34,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 34,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 31,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 29,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 27,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,398 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,041 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 24,467 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,518 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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R956 ORA 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R956 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R956 ORA?

You can check the full history of R956 ORA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R956 ORA registered?

R956 ORA is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R956 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 ORA shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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