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P519 RYE

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 RYE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,313 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 85,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,734 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,300 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,370 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

left hand handle bar possible bent

Fail 20 Mar 2015 67,365 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

left hand handle bar possible bent

left hand handle bar swtich is slightly loose

right hand footrest is slightly loose

Pass 29 Mar 2014 64,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,749 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

gear lever pivot worn

one brake light build not working other is working

pass light not working

rear suspention stiff

throtle return slight stiff on lock

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 49,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,985 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 39,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,854 miles

headlamp aim on lowest limit

Pass 5 May 2006 29,498 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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P519 RYE is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P519 RYE, 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 P519 RYE registered?

P519 RYE is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P519 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 RYE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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