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N929 VPD

1996 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,087 mi
Last recorded54,087 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 VPD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 54,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,221 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,553 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 49,541 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Foreign body in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 44,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 43,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,768 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,974 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 34,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,238 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 32,297 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,165 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,970 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,092 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,750 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 26,737 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 26,612 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

chain has tight spots over length of chain

rear suspension has play in top pin/bush

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 May 2006 26,364 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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N929 VPD is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N929 VPD, 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 N929 VPD registered?

N929 VPD is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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