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T755 BGU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,069 mi
Last recorded50,069 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT755 BGU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 50,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 50,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 50,019 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working Masked inoperative front position light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust pipe cracked

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,201 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 49,201 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,148 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,085 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,343 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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T755 BGU 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 88.2%.

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 T755 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 T755 BGU registered?

T755 BGU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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