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P235 TGY

1997 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,091 mi
Last recorded65,091 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 TGY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,494 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,884 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,567 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,846 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 48,845 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 44,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2010 42,697 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,419 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 39,419 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 35,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 35,728 miles

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 14 Feb 2007 35,076 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,582 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,582 miles

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

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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P235 TGY is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,820 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 P235 TGY, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P235 TGY registered?

P235 TGY is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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