MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
oil leak on the engine to the nearside.
the horn did not work when first used,after a couple of stiff pushes it started to work ok.recommend the switch is cleaned or replaced.
the rear brake is binding slightly.
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
gear change lever rubber split
n/s rider footrest rubber worn out
rust pits on front fork tubes
slight fuel stain on r/h carb choke pick-up
front & rear tyres getting low on tread
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
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N851 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N851 TBC, 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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N851 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 24 June 1996.
Is N851 TBC safe to buy?
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