Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Triumph Trident?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Triumph Trident?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Triumph Trident?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Triumph Trident reliable?

Based on MOT data from 896 vehicles, the 2022 Triumph Trident has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Triumph Trident?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Triumph Trident are: Drive chain slightly loose (21.3% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (13.8% of vehicles), Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (10.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Triumph Trident?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Trident (2022)

896 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Triumph Trident

CarHunch analysed 896 real MOT records for the 2022 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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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.

The 2022 Triumph Trident passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–7k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 896 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 896 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 21.3%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too high · Headlamp aim too low · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 13.8%

Exhaust noisy

Suspension & steering 10.1%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 9%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 5.3%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Offside Rear Footrest missing · …

Brake wear 4.8%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake binding but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 896 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,392 Triumph Trident vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 41.2%

2,635

Silver 17.6%

1,122

Green 11.7%

748

Red 8.6%

550

Orange 6.2%

399

White 5.5%

354

Blue 3.2%

203

Maroon 2.9%

184

Purple 1.4%

Yellow 0.9%

Multi-colour 0.5%

Grey 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

4,136

typical

2,425

low mileage

6,821

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Triumph Trident vehicles fall between 2,425 and 6,821 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,425 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 2,425–6,821 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Triumph Tridents sit.

⚠ Over 9,208 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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