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P996 GJU

1997 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,639 mi
Last recorded17,639 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 GJU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,548 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 17,543 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,936 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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P996 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P996 GJU, 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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How do I check the history of P996 GJU?

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What year was P996 GJU registered?

P996 GJU is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P996 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 GJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P996 GJU have outstanding finance?

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