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M497 WEO

1995 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,374 mi
Last recorded41,374 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Trident27,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 WEO
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 40,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 40,250 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 40,235 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 36,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 33,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 30,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,003 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,832 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,818 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 24,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,156 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,397 miles

oil may be comming from the nearside shocker

Fail 31 Oct 2009 23,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

oil may be comming from the nearside shocker

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,539 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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M497 WEO is a 1995 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M497 WEO, 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 M497 WEO registered?

M497 WEO is a 1995 Triumph Trident, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M497 WEO safe to buy?

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