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N49 BOC

1996 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,389 mi
Last recorded32,389 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 BOC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 32,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 31,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 31,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 30,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 30,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake component insecure torque arm bushes worn affecting brake caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 29,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 29,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 28,865 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,932 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,212 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 26,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,096 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,248 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 25,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,518 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 May 2009 24,515 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 23,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 23,420 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N49 BOC is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N49 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 N49 BOC registered?

N49 BOC is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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