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T509 BHY

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,827 mi
Last recorded26,827 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 BHY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 26,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 26,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 26,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,073 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 22,055 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,943 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,614 miles

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

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

some wear in front disc brake bobbins

Fail 4 Apr 2016 18,614 miles

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

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

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

some wear in front disc brake bobbins

Pass 28 Feb 2015 15,825 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 15,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 12,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 12,839 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 12,817 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,761 miles

Slight tight spot in drive chain

Pass 31 May 2006 12,687 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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T509 BHY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T509 BHY, 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 T509 BHY registered?

T509 BHY is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T509 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 BHY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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