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S875 KFV

1998 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,394 mi
Last recorded50,394 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 KFV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 50,394 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 50,394 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 49,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,704 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,373 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 47,373 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 47,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,034 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 46,031 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,333 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,497 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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S875 KFV is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S875 KFV, 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 S875 KFV registered?

S875 KFV is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S875 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S875 KFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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