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R960 KRY

1998 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,304 mi
Last recorded46,304 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 46,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,676 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 45,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 45,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 45,172 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,956 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,513 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,290 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,195 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 42,195 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 40,948 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 40,651 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,440 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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R960 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R960 KRY, 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 R960 KRY registered?

R960 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R960 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 KRY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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