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T147 ARP

1999 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,096 mi
Last recorded37,096 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trident20,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 ARP
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 37,096 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,075 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,075 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

fork legs are slightly pitted

Pass 8 May 2010 35,928 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 35,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,535 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,082 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 18,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,842 miles

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

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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T147 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 20,087 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 T147 ARP, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T147 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Trident, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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