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P740 VTX

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,934 mi
Last recorded26,934 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 VTX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 26,934 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,897 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,205 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 20,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 17,412 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,611 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,138 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 16,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 15,979 miles

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

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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P740 VTX is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P740 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 P740 VTX registered?

P740 VTX is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P740 VTX safe to buy?

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