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R82 NAY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,564 mi
Last recorded17,564 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,564 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/hand front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Front gear change lever bush is worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads are worn (1.1.13 (a))

Rear exhaust system is none standard

Rear rear brake fluid getting close to low level

Pass 9 Nov 2022 17,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit of wear 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both footrests bent but serviceable

engine smoking from exhaust

Fail 9 Nov 2022 17,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated slight oil on disc cleaned (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit of wear 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both footrests bent but serviceable

engine smoking from exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2020 17,486 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 17,486 miles

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 17,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,475 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 4,310 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 4,316 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,652 miles

front tyer pres 12 psi rear tyre pres 15 psi bar end bolt loss

Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R82 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R82 NAY, 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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R82 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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