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K961 FHP

1993 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,723 mi
Last recorded58,723 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK961 FHP
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,723 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 58,579 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,514 miles

Wear in rear brake torque arm

Fail 27 Jul 2011 45,502 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

wear in rear brake torque arm

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,568 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 34,566 miles

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

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

could not test rear wheel bearings as brake binding

Fail 3 Jul 2007 11,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,245 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 10,245 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 7,006 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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K961 FHP is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K961 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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K961 FHP is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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