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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/05/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
885cc

R597 DBJ Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
  • 35,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ 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

  1. 17/09/200512,104 mi
  2. 16/06/200613,644 mi+1,540 mi
  3. 22/06/200714,357 mi+713 mi
  4. 15/05/200815,705 mi+1,348 mi
  5. 15/05/200815,715 mi+10 mi
  6. 19/05/200917,002 mi+1,287 mi
  7. 29/05/200917,050 mi+48 mi
  8. 24/09/201017,437 mi+387 mi
  9. 04/10/201017,443 mi+6 mi
  10. 19/09/201118,186 mi+743 mi
  11. 04/09/201219,529 mi+1,343 mi
  12. 20/09/201320,300 mi+771 mi
  13. 04/03/201521,352 mi+1,052 mi
  14. 05/03/201521,361 mi+9 mi
  15. 07/06/201622,277 mi+916 mi
  16. 01/06/201724,380 mi+2,103 mi
  17. 22/05/201825,735 mi+1,355 mi
  18. 28/06/201926,947 mi+1,212 mi
  19. 30/03/202127,112 mi+165 mi
  20. 31/05/202327,231 mi+119 mi
  21. 17/05/202430,778 mi+3,547 mi
  22. 08/05/202533,647 mi+2,869 mi
  23. 12/05/202533,668 mi+21 mi
  24. 29/05/202635,093 mi+1,425 mi
  25. 01/06/202635,100 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 1,111 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

R597 DBJ MOT History

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

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Triumph Trident (R597 DBJ) between September 2005 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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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