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S504 RDW

1998 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,309 mi
Last recorded42,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident21,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 RDW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 42,309 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 42,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,029 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 42,026 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,081 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,079 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,793 miles

offside rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,541 miles

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

o/s exhaust slight blow

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,669 miles

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

o/s rear side light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,702 miles

A couple of loose cables inside fairing and near forks

Front tyre unenly worn

L/H headlamp aim on upper limit

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Quite a lot of free play on throttle cable

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

chain loose

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,466 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 33,466 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,595 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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S504 RDW is a 1998 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S504 RDW, 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 S504 RDW registered?

S504 RDW is a 1998 Triumph Trident, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S504 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S504 RDW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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