MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
drive chain very dry
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R308 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R308 EGK, 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 R308 EGK registered?
R308 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 December 1997.
Is R308 EGK safe to buy?
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