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T116 NKM

1999 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,162 mi
Last recorded75,162 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 NKM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 75,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 69,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2024 69,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 65,074 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,661 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 58,569 miles

Fork yoke modification unsafe (2.2.2 (e))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 42,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,583 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 25,432 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 23,078 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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T116 NKM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T116 NKM, 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 T116 NKM registered?

T116 NKM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T116 NKM safe to buy?

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