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J54 NLX

1991 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trident30,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 NLX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,148 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 72,144 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in lower shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in upper dog bone mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,873 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 71,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,717 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,777 miles

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

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

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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J54 NLX is a 1991 Triumph Trident in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J54 NLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J54 NLX registered?

J54 NLX is a 1991 Triumph Trident, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J54 NLX safe to buy?

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