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M197 RBA

1995 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,094 mi
Last recorded38,094 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 RBA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,094 miles

slight play in rear torque arm mount

tail light slightly insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,593 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,589 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,133 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 25,133 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,197 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 18,197 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 16,566 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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M197 RBA is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 30,858 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 Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M197 RBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M197 RBA registered?

M197 RBA is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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