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P362 BCN

1997 Triumph Trident

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,122 mi
Last recorded27,122 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 BCN
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 27,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 26,866 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 25,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,353 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 24,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 24,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 23,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,019 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 14,738 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 10,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,345 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 9,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 90,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,725 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 8,725 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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P362 BCN is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P362 BCN, 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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P362 BCN is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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