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R794 CVF

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,871 mi
Last recorded60,871 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 CVF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,871 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 60,871 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2014 59,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 57,635 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 56,377 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 56,350 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,277 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,275 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,359 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 44,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Screw in rear tyre.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,032 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,569 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 28,559 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 May 2006 25,799 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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R794 CVF is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R794 CVF, 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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What year was R794 CVF registered?

R794 CVF is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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