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T217 LYB

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,647 mi
Last recorded52,647 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 LYB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,573 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

gear lever bush worn

Pass 3 Oct 2015 50,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 49,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 May 2013 48,996 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 48,995 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,621 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 47,546 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,271 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,268 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

centre stand insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,443 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,474 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 36,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear left tailamp u/s

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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T217 LYB is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T217 LYB, 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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T217 LYB is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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