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SAY 962R

1977 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,089 mi
Last recorded28,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Trident21,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAY 962R
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 27,732 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 27,136 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 26,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 26,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 25,673 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 25,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 25,582 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,432 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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SAY 962R is a 1977 Triumph Trident in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 21,879 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 SAY 962R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Trident is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAY 962R?

You can check the full history of SAY 962R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SAY 962R registered?

SAY 962R is a 1977 Triumph Trident, first registered on 15 June 1977.

Is SAY 962R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAY 962R shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAY 962R have outstanding finance?

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