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P81 KFM

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,142 mi
Last recorded46,142 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 KFM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 46,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 45,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 44,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,343 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,368 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 42,367 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 40,762 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 38,961 miles

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 34,086 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 31,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,902 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 30,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,199 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,036 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 20,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

speedo and rev counter lights inop

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

speedo and rev counter lights inop

Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 15,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,607 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 15,586 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P81 KFM is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P81 KFM, 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 P81 KFM registered?

P81 KFM is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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