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J160 YRS

1991 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,973 mi
Last recorded21,973 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trident30,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 YRS
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 21,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake is slightly spongy

Pass 12 Apr 2023 21,357 miles

Front brake works ok but slightly spongy

Fail 12 Apr 2023 21,357 miles

Front brake works ok but slightly spongy

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,294 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 21,251 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2013 21,152 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 21,152 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,097 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,966 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,805 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,580 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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J160 YRS is a 1991 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 30,526 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 J160 YRS, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J160 YRS registered?

J160 YRS is a 1991 Triumph Trident, first registered on 3 September 1991.

Is J160 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J160 YRS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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