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N461 ORY

1995 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,757 mi
Last recorded41,757 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Trident27,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 ORY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 41,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 41,232 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 41,232 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension starting to seize

Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,290 miles

Front Brake lines slightly tight when forks are fully extended.

Fail 9 Aug 2023 40,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing on #2 header on Y piece. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick On metal. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lines slightly tight when forks are fully extended.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,478 miles

Front Brake spongy

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

Rear Position lamp intensity slightly reduced

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 38,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 38,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,426 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 37,426 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn control defective Intermittent Contact (1.7.2a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering To LHS (2.5.1)

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Centre stand spring very weak (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2014 37,325 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,534 miles

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,187 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,155 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,963 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N461 ORY is a 1995 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N461 ORY, 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 N461 ORY registered?

N461 ORY is a 1995 Triumph Trident, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N461 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N461 ORY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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