MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
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)
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
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)
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))
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.
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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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What year was T217 LYB registered?
T217 LYB is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 June 1999.
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