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N31 BOC

1996 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,601 mi
Last recorded25,601 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 BOC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 25,601 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 23,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly revs up when turned to left (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,686 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 26,666 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,229 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,598 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,232 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,178 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 22,152 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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N31 BOC is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N31 BOC, 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 N31 BOC registered?

N31 BOC is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N31 BOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 BOC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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