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M505 WFY

1994 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,861 mi
Last recorded39,861 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 WFY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 39,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 39,060 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 37,926 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 33,659 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 33,063 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,918 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,397 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,073 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,052 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 31,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 29,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,076 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 24,916 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 24,916 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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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M505 WFY is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M505 WFY, 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 M505 WFY registered?

M505 WFY is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M505 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M505 WFY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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