MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear brake pads wearing unevenly, (wedge shape)
Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Front tyre slightly feathered
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
chain dry
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S404 COU is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 S404 COU, 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 S404 COU registered?
S404 COU is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 17 September 1998.
Is S404 COU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S404 COU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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