The road tax status for R597 DBJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R597 DBJ?

The MOT for R597 DBJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R597 DBJ?

The recorded mileage for R597 DBJ is 35,100 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R597 DBJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R597 DBJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Triumph Trident 0.9L Petrol · R597 DBJ

R597 DBJ

1997 Triumph Trident (0.9L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1997. Recorded mileage 35,100 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027.

Make & Model: TRIUMPH TRIDENT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 35,100 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/05/2027

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Mileage: 35,100 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 885cc

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R597 DBJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
35,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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R597 DBJ Mileage History

17/05/202430,778 mi
08/05/202533,647 mi+2,869 mi
12/05/202533,668 mi+21 mi
29/05/202635,093 mi+1,425 mi
01/06/202635,100 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 2,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R597 DBJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 10:24

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Triumph Trident (R597 DBJ) between May 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls FRONT SWITCH FAILED (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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