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S299 LJF

1998 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,056 mi
Last recorded49,056 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 49,056 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 48,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 48,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,803 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 47,803 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,259 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,656 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nearside dip and main beam not working

nearside front footrest shortened

Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,652 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nearside dip and main beam not working

nearside front footrest shortened

Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,685 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 41,675 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,559 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,559 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,500 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2009 36,586 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,376 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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S299 LJF is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S299 LJF, 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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S299 LJF is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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