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R944 KRY

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,724 mi
Last recorded28,724 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 May 2025 28,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 28,555 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Drive chain worn & has stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber & coil spring corroded but not seriously weakened (to lower half) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 28,180 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,197 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,558 miles

Footrest slightly loose riders r/h footpeg (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,462 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,255 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,802 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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R944 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R944 KRY, 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 R944 KRY registered?

R944 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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