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K949 GVC

1993 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,609 mi
Last recorded28,609 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK949 GVC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 28,609 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 28,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 27,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,546 miles

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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K949 GVC is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K949 GVC, 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

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What year was K949 GVC registered?

K949 GVC is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K949 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K949 GVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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