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N216 RJU

1996 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,927 mi
Last recorded37,927 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 37,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 36,666 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 36,353 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,084 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,640 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively binding mainly occurring whilst wheel rotated backwards (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 35,640 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively binding mainly occurring whilst wheel rotated backwards (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,338 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 34,303 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,700 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 24,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 May 2012 24,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 24,388 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,393 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,580 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 15,578 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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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N216 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N216 RJU, 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.

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What year was N216 RJU registered?

N216 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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