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K231 XTG

1992 Triumph Trident

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,816 mi
Last recorded29,816 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Triumph Trident31,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 XTG
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 29,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 29,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,747 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

one bulb in rear light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2015 28,747 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

one bulb in rear light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,252 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 28,210 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,322 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 27,289 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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K231 XTG is a 1992 Triumph Trident in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 31,064 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 K231 XTG, 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 34 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K231 XTG registered?

K231 XTG is a 1992 Triumph Trident, first registered on 11 August 1992.

Is K231 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 XTG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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