Triumph Trident
MotorcycleFrom 2,183 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a footrest missing or insecure, contaminated with oil and grease etc. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 22 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 22 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 19 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 10 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 13.5% of Trident failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £51.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.1% | a footrest missing or insecure, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail |
| 1998 | 84.8% | contaminated with oil, grease etc, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 1994 | 79.5% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured |
| 1993 | 91.3% | fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap, restriction in the movement of the handlebars from lock to lock |
1 earlier years
| 1992 | 85.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tridents tested had between 3,971 and 16,065 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,838 median miles, the Trident has 0.162 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Trident MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Trident has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,183 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Trident?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Trident is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a footrest missing or insecure.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Trident at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Trident is 6,838 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,971 and 16,065 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.