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J615 PPR

1991 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,836 mi
Last recorded26,836 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trident30,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ615 PPR
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,836 miles

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

Number plate slightly cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2015 26,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Number plate slightly cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 26,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,836 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 26,836 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 26,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,013 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,910 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

r/h/f foot peg damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,466 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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J615 PPR is a 1991 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J615 PPR, 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 J615 PPR registered?

J615 PPR is a 1991 Triumph Trident, first registered on 8 October 1991.

Is J615 PPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J615 PPR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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