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K479 WAY

1993 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,308 mi
Last recorded11,308 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 WAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 11,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 10,579 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 10,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 10,002 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 9,995 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 9,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,015 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,968 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 8,968 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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K479 WAY is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 30,681 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 K479 WAY, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K479 WAY registered?

K479 WAY is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K479 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K479 WAY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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