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M805 DCV

1995 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,355 mi
Last recorded51,355 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Triumph Trident27,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM805 DCV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,355 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,875 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 50,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,376 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions pitting (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,766 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,372 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,360 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,960 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,956 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,956 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,055 miles

ns foot peg rubber missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 41,055 miles

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

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

ns foot peg rubber missing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 33,994 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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M805 DCV 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 76.5%.

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 M805 DCV, 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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M805 DCV is a 1995 Triumph Trident, first registered on 13 May 1995.

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