TRIUMPH TRIDENT M78SBW has 25 MOTs

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This 1994 TRIUMPH TRIDENT has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 13,400 miles 3 weeks ago on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 12:13.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 17th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026.

M78SBW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH AUGUST 202713,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 202517TH AUGUST 202613,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Also Old (2010) (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202417TH AUGUST 202512,455 MI
FAILED6TH AUGUST 202412,455 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil Appears To Have Water Ingress (5.3.2 (b))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.0 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202317TH AUGUST 202411,649 MI
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202217TH AUGUST 202311,128 MI
PASSED17TH AUGUST 202117TH AUGUST 202210,934 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 202017TH AUGUST 202110,906 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201917TH AUGUST 202010,804 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 201817TH AUGUST 201910,773 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201717TH AUGUST 201810,694 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201617TH AUGUST 201710,501 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201517TH AUGUST 201610,330 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201417TH AUGUST 20159,896 MI
FAILED12TH AUGUST 20149,866 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Tyre Tread Depth Is Below Minimum Requirements Of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201317TH AUGUST 20149,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.3(ii))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201217TH AUGUST 20139,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.3(ii))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201117TH AUGUST 20128,480 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201017TH AUGUST 20118,139 MI
FAILED18TH AUGUST 20108,139 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Tyre Tread Depth Is Below Minimum Requirements Of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  2. PRS - Front Wheel Bearings Have Excessive Free Play (2.3.5b)
FAILED3RD AUGUST 20108,101 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Contaminated By Oil Or Grease (3.2.a1k)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc(s) Friction Surface Contaminated By Oil Or Grease (3.2.a1k)
  3. FAIL - Headlamp Aim Too High (1.6)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has Light Misting Of Stanchion (2.3.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.3(ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Close To Minimum Limit (3.2.a1f(i))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20099TH AUGUST 20107,937 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20089TH AUGUST 20097,541 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20079TH AUGUST 20087,103 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20069TH AUGUST 20076,571 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M78SBW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

M78SBW MOT Comments

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M78SBW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 13,400 miles | Average yearly mileage: 419 miles

M78SBW FAQs

This Triumph Trident with registration M78SBW was manufactured on Saturday 31st December 1994 so it is currently 32 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 885cc Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 13,400 miles, so this Triumph has travelled an average of 419 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Triumph Trident beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M78SBW has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Triumph Trident has had 9 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Triumph Trident is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does M78SBW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 M78SBW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M78SBW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 M78SBW does have Tax. Read more

When does M78SBW Tax expire?

The current Tax for M78SBW will expire in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M78SBW MOT expire?

The current MOT for M78SBW will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 17th August 2027. Read more

When did M78SBW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M78SBW was on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 12:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M78SBW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for M78SBW we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M78SBW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for M78SBW we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M78SBW?

M78SBW is registered as a 1994 Triumph Trident. Read more

How many miles has M78SBW done?

The odometer reading for M78SBW at the last MOT in August 2026 was 13,400 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 419 miles per year. Read more

How old is M78SBW?

The vehicle M78SBW was manufactured in 1994 so it is currently 32 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 24th August 1994. Read more

What colour is M78SBW?

The official colour of M78SBW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does M78SBW have?

M78SBW has a 885cc Petrol engine. Read more

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