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S49 BGH

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,512 mi
Last recorded42,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 BGH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 42,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 42,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 42,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 42,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 41,833 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,393 miles

gear lever loose on shaft

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,269 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,602 miles

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

Nearside Front front mudguard mount in broken

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,716 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,709 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake control feels slightly spongy

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,107 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 35,091 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,888 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear brake light switch performed poorly and may fail soon

Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,452 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rh rider footrest slightly loose

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,000 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,999 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,436 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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S49 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S49 BGH, 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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S49 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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