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S55 TRY

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,785 mi
Last recorded52,785 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,785 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 52,785 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Upper Fork yoke fractured (2.1.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,771 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spot (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,716 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 50,099 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 50,079 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 48,712 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 48,601 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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Pass 2 Jun 2012 47,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 39,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,365 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 31,365 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 17,477 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 17,461 miles

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

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

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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S55 TRY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,389 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 S55 TRY, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S55 TRY registered?

S55 TRY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is S55 TRY safe to buy?

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