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N923 TBC

1996 Triumph Trident

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,011 mi
Last recorded54,011 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN923 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,871 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,390 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear light has 2 bulbs only 1 is working

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,820 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear light has 2 bulbs only one is working

Fail 13 Apr 2022 47,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear light has 2 bulbs only one is working

Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 45,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,153 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,626 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,488 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,637 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,161 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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N923 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N923 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 N923 TBC registered?

N923 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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