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N65 AEF

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

25,140 mi
Last recorded25,140 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 AEF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,140 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,793 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 23,793 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 36,065 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,065 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,687 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 35,687 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 34,989 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 33,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,943 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 70,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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N65 AEF is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N65 AEF, 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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What year was N65 AEF registered?

N65 AEF is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N65 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N65 AEF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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