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R796 KTC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,847 mi
Last recorded23,847 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 KTC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 22,777 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,003 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 20,000 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear caliper bind

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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R796 KTC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 26,860 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 R796 KTC, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R796 KTC registered?

R796 KTC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is R796 KTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 KTC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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