MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight play in rear lower suspension bush
Front Brake slightly binding
Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake slightly Binding
Rear Pads Fitted Incorrectly/Damaged
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J947 PVC is a 1991 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J947 PVC, 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 J947 PVC registered?
J947 PVC is a 1991 Triumph Trident, first registered on 14 August 1991.
Is J947 PVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J947 PVC shows 6 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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