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J344 VKG

1992 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,884 mi
Last recorded36,884 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Triumph Trident31,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ344 VKG
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 36,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,291 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

gear lever worn (loose but not insecure)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,046 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front brake slightly binding .

rear carrier is loose on o/s side rear fixing .

Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,045 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard extender slightly loose.

gear lever bush worn.

rear disc corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,760 miles

front fender extender loose.

gear linkage sloppy.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear linkage sloppy.

rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 33,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear linkage sloppy.

rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,428 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard extender loose.

gear linkage worn.

o/s stop lamp bulb not working.

rear tyre repaired.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,667 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

gear linkage sloppy.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 29,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

gear linkage sloppy.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,465 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear linkage sloppy.

one tail light bulb not working.

pass light not working.

speedometer light not working.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear linkage sloppy.

one tail light bulb not working.

pass light not working.

speedometer light not working.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,520 miles

rear road wheel has slight restricted movement

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,321 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 23,304 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,435 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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J344 VKG is a 1992 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J344 VKG, 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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J344 VKG is a 1992 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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