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S955 SAV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 SAV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025
Pass 5 Jul 2024 21,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 21,186 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,693 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))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 18,693 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 18,534 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre at 2mm

rear brake slightly binding

rear tyre at 2mm

Fail 13 Apr 2013 18,534 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre at 2mm

rear brake slightly binding

rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 15,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,619 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 9,384 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 9,384 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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S955 SAV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S955 SAV, 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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S955 SAV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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