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N659 XKJ

1995 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 XKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,696 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 52,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,961 miles

Front front brakes binding very slightly due to rust and dirt on pads

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,209 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 51,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 47,256 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

pillion footrests missing.

Fail 27 May 2014 47,256 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 40,422 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 37,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 37,550 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 37,513 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2011 34,355 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2011 34,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 30,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,129 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 26,129 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,135 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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N659 XKJ is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N659 XKJ, 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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N659 XKJ is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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