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L901 TJK

1994 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,029 mi
Last recorded32,029 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL901 TJK
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 32,029 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 31,987 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2020 31,939 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hazard light switch not functioning as intended

Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,562 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED AT THE CORE (5.2.3 (j))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 29,562 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED AT THE CORE (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Position lamp not working ON FULL BEAM SWITCH WAS CORRODED PRS (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working OFF O/S HANDLEBAR LEVER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,943 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 28,943 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,142 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 26,841 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear tyre sligtly perished in one spot around the tread where it's been on the side stand and stood

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,841 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear tyre sligtly perished in one spot around the tread where it's been on the side stand and stood

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,914 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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L901 TJK is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 29,480 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 L901 TJK, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L901 TJK registered?

L901 TJK is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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