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T970 RVE

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,295 mi
Last recorded62,295 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 RVE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 62,295 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,290 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 61,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,826 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 60,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,780 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 59,780 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 58,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,994 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,853 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2011 56,382 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,082 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,082 miles

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 29 Jul 2008 62,828 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,857 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 56,696 miles

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

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

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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T970 RVE is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T970 RVE, 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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T970 RVE is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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