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R923 KUT

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,893 mi
Last recorded39,893 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 39,893 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 38,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 38,438 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 38,224 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 38,096 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 37,767 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 May 2017 37,767 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,020 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 35,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2006 29,262 miles

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

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

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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R923 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R923 KUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R923 KUT registered?

R923 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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