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K685 NKH

1992 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,300 mi
Last recorded34,300 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Triumph Trident31,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 NKH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 34,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,037 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

poor image on headlamp

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,212 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 30,610 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 30,610 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released wrong bulb fitted. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2020 29,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,075 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,321 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 25,298 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,521 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,613 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 23,563 miles

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

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

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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K685 NKH is a 1992 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1992 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 31,064 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 K685 NKH, 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 34 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K685 NKH is a 1992 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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