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N851 TBC

1996 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,594 mi
Last recorded26,594 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,594 miles

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.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,439 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,437 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,219 miles

front & rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 30 Mar 2006

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.

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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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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What year was N851 TBC registered?

N851 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N851 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N851 TBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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