Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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.

What are common problems with the 2024 Triumph Trident?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2024 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 2024 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 (2024)

397 real MOT outcomes analysed

2024 Triumph Trident

CarHunch is tracking 397 2024 Triumph Trident vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

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Moderate sample. 397 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT history yet — it's too new

UK cars don't need their first MOT until they're 3 years old, so there's no test history for the 2024 Triumph Trident yet. We'll have real reliability data as they start coming through for their first tests.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

MOT statistics not available

The 2024 Triumph Trident is too new to have appeared in MOT test results yet. Pass rates, defect profiles and reliability scores will appear here once vehicles from this cohort have been tested.

What tends to go wrong

Across 397 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 · Steering headbearing excessively 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 2024.

Before you buy a 2024 Triumph Trident

Based on MOT data from 397 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

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%

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