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M15 MWL

1995 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,395 mi
Last recorded23,395 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Triumph Trident27,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 MWL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 23,395 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,059 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 22,515 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 22,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,207 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 20,558 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 20,558 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2010 18,148 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 18,144 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,951 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 16,951 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,658 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 15,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,086 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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M15 MWL is a 1995 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 27,481 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 M15 MWL, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M15 MWL registered?

M15 MWL is a 1995 Triumph Trident, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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