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T785 EGT

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,333 mi
Last recorded63,333 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 EGT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,333 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Movement in rear caliper bracket

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,331 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Movement in rear caliper bracket

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 May 2015 63,326 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,920 miles

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

Slight damage to rear brake hose

Fail 18 Sep 2014 61,919 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Slight damage to rear brake hose

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,401 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,233 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,434 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,277 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 51,277 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,189 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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T785 EGT is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 T785 EGT, 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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T785 EGT is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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