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BYY 110V

1979 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,286 mi
Last recorded43,286 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Trident10,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYY 110V
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 43,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,744 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 38,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 37,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 36,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,339 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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BYY 110V is a 1979 Triumph Trident in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 10,948 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 BYY 110V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Trident is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYY 110V registered?

BYY 110V is a 1979 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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The MOT history for BYY 110V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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