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N665 CFM

1996 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,991 mi
Last recorded37,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 CFM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,991 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 37,991 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 37,790 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 36,804 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement drag link left and right hand bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch master cylinder window discoloured

Fail 20 Dec 2023 36,804 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement drag link left and right hand bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch master cylinder window discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,737 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,202 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 36,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,593 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,858 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,827 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 33,827 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,725 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,359 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,211 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 29,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,252 miles

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 2 Apr 2008 27,388 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,683 miles

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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N665 CFM is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N665 CFM, 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 N665 CFM registered?

N665 CFM is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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