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S165 RNT

1998 Triumph Trident Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint25,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 RNT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,145 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 66,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,967 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 64,967 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 64,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,374 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 63,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 May 2011 60,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,674 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))

Pass 2 May 2009 48,841 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 48,835 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,050 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,737 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,606 miles

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

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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S165 RNT is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S165 RNT, 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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What year was S165 RNT registered?

S165 RNT is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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