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TAA 165M

1974 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,605 mi
Last recorded15,605 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Trident26,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAA 165M
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,605 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,933 miles

EVIDENCE OF PAST FUEL LEAK FROM O/S OF TANK FROM BEHIND BADGE, BUT NOT WET OR DRIPPING

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. N/S EXHAUST LOOSE FROM BELOW MANIFOLD (7.1.1.c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,521 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,468 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,686 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,983 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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TAA 165M is a 1974 Triumph Trident in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 26,179 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 TAA 165M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Trident is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAA 165M registered?

TAA 165M is a 1974 Triumph Trident, first registered on 4 April 1974.

Is TAA 165M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAA 165M shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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