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P31 BBC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,838 mi
Last recorded42,838 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 42,838 miles

Centre stand has a zip tie holding it up.

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under head stock and back. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2025 42,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 41,635 miles

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 41,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 39,832 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 39,784 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,184 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 37,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 36,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 26,618 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 22,671 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 22,671 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,490 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear tyre underinflated

Fail 10 Dec 2015 21,490 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear tyre underinflated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,411 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 19,411 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,854 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,774 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,753 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 15,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 15,736 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,637 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 15,637 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,127 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P31 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P31 BBC, 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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P31 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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