Triumph Trident (2022)
2022 Triumph Trident
CarHunch analysed 896 real MOT records for the 2022 Triumph Trident. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Triumph Trident matches the UK average pass rate at 80.1%, with virtually no dangerous defects to worry about—just 0.7% of vehicles ever flagged one. This is a solidly reliable motorcycle for its age, with no structural weakness showing up in the data.
At under 4,200 miles median, these bikes are barely run-in, so you're looking at nearly-new machines still completing their bedding-in phase. The tiny failure rate of 0.1 per vehicle and minimal advisories at 0.3 per bike suggest this is a well-engineered machine that doesn't ask much of owners yet—but insist on a full service history and check tyre condition and chain wear yourself, as first owners often neglect basic maintenance on low-mileage bikes.
What to check before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Triumph Trident vehicles fall between 2,425 and 6,821 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 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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21.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
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13.8%
Exhaust noisy
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10.1%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9%
Headlamp aim too high
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8%
Headlamp aim too low
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5.9%
Rear reflector missing
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5.3%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.
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