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R687 KFS

1997 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62 mi
Last recorded62 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 KFS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 62 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 97,837 miles

Front Headlight beam deflector fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2025 97,833 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 lamps working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 96,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,072 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 95,072 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,739 miles

Front Headlight beam deflector fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,961 miles

gear lever ball joint loose in opperating arm

Fail 18 Apr 2011 81,946 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,162 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 80,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SLIGHTLY OUT

Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,197 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,262 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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R687 KFS is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R687 KFS, 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 R687 KFS registered?

R687 KFS is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R687 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 KFS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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