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P729 VTX

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,438 mi
Last recorded66,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 VTX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,722 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 64,721 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 63,764 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 62,656 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 62,611 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Slight fluctuation of effort on front brake lever

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,611 miles

Slight fluctuation of effort on front brake lever

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,828 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,189 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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P729 VTX is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,222 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 P729 VTX, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P729 VTX registered?

P729 VTX is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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