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K549 JYG

1993 Triumph Trident

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,118 mi
Last recorded30,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 JYG
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 30,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 29,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,443 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 29,443 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 28,549 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 28,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,318 miles

rear brake caliper not seated square

Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,318 miles

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

rear brake caliper not seated square

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,902 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,889 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 May 2010 55,263 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 41,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 41,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,317 miles

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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K549 JYG is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K549 JYG, 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 K549 JYG registered?

K549 JYG is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K549 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K549 JYG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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