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M511 HPA

1994 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,733 mi
Last recorded58,733 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM511 HPA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 58,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,216 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,216 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,184 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,753 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 55,753 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,235 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,235 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,964 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,469 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,558 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,514 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 50,518 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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M511 HPA is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M511 HPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M511 HPA registered?

M511 HPA is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M511 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M511 HPA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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