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T929 VUM

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,061 mi
Last recorded18,061 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT929 VUM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 18,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 18,047 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 17,626 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 17,626 miles

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

nearside headlight of two not working on dip or main beam

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,619 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 17,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 13,822 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))

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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T929 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T929 VUM, 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 T929 VUM registered?

T929 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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