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J736 NTM

1991 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,318 mi
Last recorded33,318 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trident30,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ736 NTM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 33,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 33,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 31,036 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 31,036 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,284 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 29,284 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured Rear brake disc cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 29,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,605 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,280 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 28,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 27,418 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,083 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,923 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,894 miles

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

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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J736 NTM is a 1991 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc 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 J736 NTM, 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 J736 NTM registered?

J736 NTM is a 1991 Triumph Trident, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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