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J119 ERC

1992 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,846 mi
Last recorded24,846 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Triumph Trident31,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 ERC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,846 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 24,831 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn mono shock link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn mono shock link upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,636 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 24,636 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 24,496 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,267 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 24,267 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 22,945 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,945 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 22,943 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

top yoke centre nut loose

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,871 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,997 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 20,997 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

cut in tread of rear tyre not exposing cords

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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J119 ERC is a 1992 Triumph Trident in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 31,064 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 J119 ERC, 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 34 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J119 ERC registered?

J119 ERC is a 1992 Triumph Trident, first registered on 22 June 1992.

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