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S816 RMJ

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,387 mi
Last recorded7,387 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 RMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 7,387 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 7,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 7,387 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

center stand stop close to chain run

Fail 22 Apr 2020 7,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure top triple clamp yoke bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

center stand stop close to chain run

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,032 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 26,522 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,522 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,127 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 23,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,008 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside headlamp output slightly lower than offside

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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S816 RMJ is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S816 RMJ, 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 S816 RMJ registered?

S816 RMJ is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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