Triumph Trident (1998)
1998 Triumph Trident
CarHunch analysed 202 real MOT records for the 1998 Triumph Trident. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1998 Triumph Trident
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Triumph Trident vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Triumph Trident vehicles fall between 13,985 and 29,166 miles.
1998 Triumph Trident — Still on the Road
64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Triumph Trident
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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49.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
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23.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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16.1%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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13.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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13.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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