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:
Headlamp insecure  Occurs:12 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:17 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:27 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:14 times
Nearside Footrest insecure  Occurs:11 times
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:19 times
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:24 times
Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:35 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:24 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:138 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:18 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:29 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:113 times
Direction indicators not working  Occurs:12 times
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:14 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:14 times
Offside Front Footrest insecure  Occurs:32 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:23 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:35 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:16 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:32 times
Rear Brake disc cracked  Occurs:25 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:138 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:14 times
Rear Brake disc cracked  Occurs:25 times
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