Triumph Trident (1993)
1993 Triumph Trident
CarHunch analysed 468 real MOT records for the 1993 Triumph Trident.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 468 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 1993 Triumph Trident passes its first MOT attempt 84.9% of the time, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this motorcycle has held up reasonably well over three decades. However, 16% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for safety-critical systems like brakes or steering.
At a median mileage of 30,744 miles, these Tridents are genuinely low-mileage machines — typical of older bikes that have spent time in collections rather than daily use. The average of 1.66 failures per vehicle and 5.8 advisories suggests wear is present but manageable; before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the fuel system, electrics, and brake components, which tend to be the repeat offenders on machines of this age.
The 1993 Triumph Trident passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (84.9%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 468 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 468 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993.
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Before you buy a 1993 Triumph Trident
Based on MOT data from 468 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (100%) | 466 | 84.8% | 1.67 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 6,392 Triumph Trident vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Triumph Trident vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Triumph Trident vehicles fall between 21,010 and 41,680 miles.
1993 Triumph Trident — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 46% of 1993 Triumph Tridents are still active.
Numbers are declining — 103 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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