MOT reliability
Triumph 900 trident
7 vehicles · 89 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Triumph 900 trident vehicles and 89 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 900 trident has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,484 miles.
7
Vehicles
89
MOT tests
942
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph 900 trident problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph 900 trident MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Steering22%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Brakes7%
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Identification & plates3%
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Body & structure2%
Triumph 900 trident pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Triumph 900 trident MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 900 trident MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied lever looks to have an adequate repair (3.1.3c) (1 times)
Triumph 900 trident pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 14,691 |
| 1993 | 3 | 35 | 89% | 54,314 |
| 1992 | 1 | 20 | 95% | 52,239 |
| 1991 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 12,866 |
Triumph 900 trident reliability FAQ
Across 7 Triumph 900 trident vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph 900 trident MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Triumph 900 trident in our data has covered around
36,484 miles.
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