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N601 PUL

1996 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,211 mi
Last recorded36,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 PUL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,158 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 35,157 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 33,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,991 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 29,976 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 29,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 29,575 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,167 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,167 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 29,167 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 26,716 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 26,678 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 21,637 miles

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

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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N601 PUL is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N601 PUL, 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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N601 PUL is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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