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R979 KRY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,977 mi
Last recorded34,977 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,071 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,526 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 31,526 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,889 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 29,889 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,401 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,340 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,185 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 13,431 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,108 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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R979 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R979 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 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 R979 KRY registered?

R979 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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