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K951 FHP

1993 Triumph Trident

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,602 mi
Last recorded19,602 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK951 FHP
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 19,602 miles

Bolt missing n/s kick plate

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak from engine area

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 19,174 miles

Bolt missing from O/S heel plate

Chain guard damaged

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,230 miles

Bolt missing from O/S heel plate

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 17,152 miles

Bolt missing from offside heel plate

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Various panels need properly secured

Pass 8 Jul 2022 15,914 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 15,906 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 14,906 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 14,906 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 12,976 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,957 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,923 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 76,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,442 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 73,422 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,605 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 63,454 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,345 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,150 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2009 47,152 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 43,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,860 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 FHP is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K951 FHP, 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 K951 FHP registered?

K951 FHP is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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