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T751 BGU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT751 BGU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 53,366 miles

Offside Front fork seal slightly leaking

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 52,672 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 52,652 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,678 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 45,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,080 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,345 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,879 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 38,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,805 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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T751 BGU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T751 BGU, 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 T751 BGU registered?

T751 BGU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T751 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T751 BGU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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