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K522 VRY

1993 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,367 mi
Last recorded44,367 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK522 VRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,081 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 44,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,846 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,154 miles

Offside Front Front O/S fork Gaitor split.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 41,800 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 41,800 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,191 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 41,191 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,121 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 41,116 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,745 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,416 miles

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

half tail light out

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,441 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 23,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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K522 VRY is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K522 VRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K522 VRY?

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What year was K522 VRY registered?

K522 VRY is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K522 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K522 VRY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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