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AOH 509K

1971 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Triumph Trident17,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOH 509K
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014

Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

battery not strapped in,front brake lever has deterated that much it snapped off during brake test.custom build is to a poor standard.

steering is heavy.this bike is dangerous to ride.

Pass 7 Jun 2013

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 736 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?

Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 254
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 254
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 251
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AOH 509K is a 1971 Triumph Trident in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 17,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Trident fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOH 509K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Trident is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOH 509K registered?

AOH 509K is a 1971 Triumph Trident, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is AOH 509K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOH 509K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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