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R998 KRY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 56,315 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,951 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,157 miles

Front Clutch fluid unreadable

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,754 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,983 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 34,693 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,693 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,930 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,718 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,181 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,144 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 23,131 miles

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

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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R998 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R998 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 R998 KRY registered?

R998 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R998 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 KRY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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