MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear tyre clamps missing
slight movement in front brake plate
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear tyre clamps missing
slight movement in front brake plate
Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
rear tyre clamps not fitted
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front exhaust brackets missing
lower frame / engine bolt missing
slight movement in front brake plate
Brake locking device insecure rear brake plate arm bolt (3.2.A1e)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Front suspension assembly component loose fork cap (2.3.1)
Fuel system component insecure tank (7.2.1b)
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension brake light switch (2.4.A.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front exhaust brackets missing
lower frame / engine bolt missing
slight movement in front brake plate
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
exhaust front mounts missing
lower engine mount bolt missing
rear tyre clamps missing
Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure clamp loose (2.3.5a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a) DANGEROUS
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
exhaust front mounts missing
lower engine mount bolt missing
rear tyre clamps missing
How Reliable is the Triumph Unknown?
Based on 3,763 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDF 311C is a 1996 Triumph Unknown in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.
Across all 1996 Triumph Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 15,602 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDF 311C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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BDF 311C is a 1996 Triumph Unknown, first registered on 8 August 1996.
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