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K957 BRW

1992 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,654 mi
Last recorded46,654 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Triumph Trident31,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK957 BRW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,654 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 46,483 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 46,483 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Piston in master cylinder seized. (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 46,215 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 46,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 46,149 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one of the two bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,058 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all calliper slider pins have minimal play

rear shock has minimal damping

Fail 17 Aug 2019 46,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure slider pin insecure in bracket. DO NOT RIDE (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached locking fish clip missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all calliper slider pins have minimal play

rear shock has minimal damping

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,914 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,247 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 43,964 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,197 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,188 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

drive chain very dry and rusty

suspect tyres under inflated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 43,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,987 miles

Rear 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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K957 BRW is a 1992 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K957 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 34 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K957 BRW registered?

K957 BRW is a 1992 Triumph Trident, first registered on 13 November 1992.

Is K957 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K957 BRW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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