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R620 NLJ

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,373 mi
Last recorded46,373 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 NLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,373 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 46,370 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,013 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,123 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))

chain loose

engine running rough

grips loose but not insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,085 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch lever pivot points worn

drive chain dry

front brake has limited reserve travel

gear lever pivot worn

gear linkage worn

Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,085 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch lever pivot points worn

drive chain dry

front brake has limited reserve travel

gear lever pivot worn

gear linkage worn

Pass 16 Aug 2008 34,614 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2007 31,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,291 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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R620 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,032 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 R620 NLJ, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R620 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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