MOT Check for TRIUMPH TRIDENTs

The TRIUMPH TRIDENT makes up 25,014 of the overall 1,693,506 TRIUMPH MOT test results. Select your TRIDENT model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:14 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:33 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:21 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:14 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:37 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:11 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:12 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:19 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:129 times
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:12 times
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:14 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:159 times
Headlamp insecure  Occurs:12 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:33 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:16 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:24 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:37 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:24 times
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:33 times
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:26 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:11 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:159 times
Horn not working  Occurs:87 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:50 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:37 times
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