MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,990 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
left hand front footrest has a section broken off the end leaving only a small section for use
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
left hand front footrest has a section broken off the end leaving only a small section for use
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?
Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M496 HVC is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 M496 HVC, 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 M496 HVC registered?
M496 HVC is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 December 1994.
Is M496 HVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M496 HVC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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