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J479 WTW

1991 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,448 mi
Last recorded26,448 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trident30,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 WTW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 26,140 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 25,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 25,435 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 25,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 24,440 miles

Poor reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,434 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 24,434 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,400 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 24,400 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,010 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 24,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 23,846 miles

slight dampness around both front forks

Fail 2 Jul 2007 23,845 miles

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

corrosion around fuel filler neck

front brake dragging slightly

slight misting of oil on front forks

Pass 18 May 2006 23,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 23,662 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 27 May 2005 22,998 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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J479 WTW is a 1991 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J479 WTW, 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 J479 WTW registered?

J479 WTW is a 1991 Triumph Trident, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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