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K951 BRW

1991 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,170 mi
Last recorded29,170 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Triumph Trident30,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK951 BRW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 29,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 28,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 27,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 25,011 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 23,941 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has some corrosion, not removed by brake action. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 23,940 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play Sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has some corrosion, not removed by brake action. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 22,491 miles

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,890 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,303 miles

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 18,303 miles

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

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,773 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 16,887 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,887 miles

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,063 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 16,060 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,513 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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K951 BRW is a 1991 Triumph Trident in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 30,526 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 K951 BRW, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K951 BRW registered?

K951 BRW is a 1991 Triumph Trident, first registered on 23 October 1991.

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