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L996 JSO

1993 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,596 mi
Last recorded50,596 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 JSO
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,896 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,857 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,727 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,971 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,754 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,010 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 37,790 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,934 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Registration plate background slightly small

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 30,828 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre tread contaminated with oil

Fail 20 May 2009 30,328 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 30,328 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 30,328 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 30,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,663 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 29,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,065 miles

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

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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L996 JSO is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 30,681 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 L996 JSO, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L996 JSO registered?

L996 JSO is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L996 JSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L996 JSO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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