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T942 VUM

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,596 mi
Last recorded23,596 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT942 VUM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,455 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 23,412 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 23,397 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 23,228 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

bike has oil leak.

Pass 22 May 2010 22,258 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,197 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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T942 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T942 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 T942 VUM registered?

T942 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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