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P766 VAX

1996 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,743 mi
Last recorded63,743 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trident25,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 VAX
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 63,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lh and rh exhaust clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy when wheel raised head bearing slightly tight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front footrest damaged but still usable

Pass 1 May 2025 62,985 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front footrest damaged

Pass 10 May 2022 62,640 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower engine has slight oil leak

Fail 10 May 2022 62,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower engine has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,225 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,225 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working rh rear tail light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,669 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 60,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,729 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 59,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,398 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,398 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,554 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,544 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,072 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,072 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

clocks insecure

Pass 19 May 2011 56,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,429 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 53,429 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,898 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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P766 VAX is a 1996 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P766 VAX, 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 P766 VAX registered?

P766 VAX is a 1996 Triumph Trident, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P766 VAX shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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