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T801 AFJ

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,399 mi
Last recorded34,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 AFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 34,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 34,100 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 34,100 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 33,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,694 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 32,292 miles

Centre Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking NO LOCK STOPS (6.1.1c)

Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking WIRING FOULING STEERING (6.1.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 32,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,299 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 20,978 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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T801 AFJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T801 AFJ, 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 T801 AFJ registered?

T801 AFJ is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T801 AFJ safe to buy?

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