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R767 VLK

1997 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,634 mi
Last recorded38,634 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 VLK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,634 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 38,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,656 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 32,545 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,580 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 22,580 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,247 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 14,247 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R767 VLK is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R767 VLK, 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 R767 VLK registered?

R767 VLK is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R767 VLK safe to buy?

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