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R983 EMX

1998 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

559 mi
Last recorded559 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 EMX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 559 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 332 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 141 miles

Offside Rear Chain has been previously catching inside of OSR shock casing causing wear to shock absorber body.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 12,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 12,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 12,289 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 12,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 11,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,449 miles

gear linkage is worn

Pass 8 May 2008 32,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 30,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,540 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 25,519 miles

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

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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R983 EMX is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R983 EMX, 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 R983 EMX registered?

R983 EMX is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R983 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 EMX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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