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P870 BUJ

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 BUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 50,132 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 48,594 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly.

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

Pass 20 May 2023 47,056 miles

Center stand lever is bent.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 45,382 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,988 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 37,861 miles

Front brake master cylinder dust seal split.

Gear lever rubber missing.

Nearside front indicator has been repaired.

Fail 18 May 2019 37,861 miles

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

Front brake master cylinder dust seal split.

Gear lever rubber missing.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front indicator has been repaired.

Pass 26 May 2018 35,296 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2018 35,296 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 32,493 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 32,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,295 miles

50% of rear stoplamp not working

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,282 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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P870 BUJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P870 BUJ, 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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P870 BUJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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