MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
l/h front position lamp not working
riders r/h footpeg slightly insecure
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
one of the two front position lamps not working
riders r/h footpeg slightly insecure
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R687 WKE is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?
R687 WKE is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 August 1997.
Is R687 WKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R687 WKE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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