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N565 NGB

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,032 mi
Last recorded57,032 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 NGB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,893 miles

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

front tyre in poor condition and starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,256 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,201 miles

both front brake disk are fitted the wrong way. left on right and right on left.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,201 miles

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

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

both front brake disk are fitted the wrong way. left on right and right on left.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Engine breather pipe deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wiring loom under front cockpit needs tidying

Pass 7 Aug 2010 52,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 44,645 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

front discs fitted the rong way round

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,277 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 42,277 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 40,470 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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N565 NGB is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 26,860 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 N565 NGB, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N565 NGB is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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