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R531 AKN

1997 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,118 mi
Last recorded84,118 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 AKN
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 84,100 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 84,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 83,867 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 83,860 miles

Brake disc contaminated both front (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 83,384 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 83,255 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,865 miles

Central Front Outer Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Slight blow on exhaust down pipes (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,498 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,498 miles

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on Side light not working. Replaced on test (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,787 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,001 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 74,001 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,428 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,678 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,500 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,280 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 53,280 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 47,633 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,910 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 39,889 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 39,847 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,761 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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R531 AKN is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R531 AKN, 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 R531 AKN registered?

R531 AKN is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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