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K5 SUV

1993 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,713 mi
Last recorded29,713 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SUV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 29,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,030 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight chande in engine speed on lock to lock

speedo cable not secure.front

Pass 18 May 2015 23,997 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 23,997 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Mar 2014 23,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

headlamp lense cracked

only 1 rear stop lamp bulb illuminates

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,557 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

One tail/stop light bulb is blown.

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

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

The left hand rear indicator is slightly loose.

The seat catch/cable is very hard to release.

There is a stone chip in the headlamp.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,620 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside silencer was lose

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Nov 2011 14,620 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside silencer was lose

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 13,349 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 13,349 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 11,906 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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K5 SUV is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc 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 K5 SUV, 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 K5 SUV registered?

K5 SUV is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 14 March 1993.

Is K5 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 SUV 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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