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N132 DHJ

1996 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,761 mi
Last recorded22,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 DHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,761 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,968 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 21,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,337 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,609 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 17,506 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 17,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,144 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 17,144 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,647 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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N132 DHJ is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 25,328 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 N132 DHJ, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N132 DHJ registered?

N132 DHJ is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N132 DHJ safe to buy?

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