MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
Central Front Outer Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Slight blow on exhaust down pipes (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Inner Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on Side light not working. Replaced on test (1.1.3a)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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)
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
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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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R531 AKN is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 October 1997.
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