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V351 UBD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,612 mi
Last recorded50,612 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 50,612 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight fluctuation of front brake effort detected on roller brake tester (1.2.1 (e))

Front Throttle action stiff and notchy, does not return freely.

Front Wiring harness and clutch cable fouling lower fork yoke on full right hand lock.

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Footrest hanger bracket slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Incorrect rear pads fitted to rear calliper

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 50,612 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight fluctuation of front brake effort detected on roller brake tester (1.2.1 (e))

Front Throttle action stiff and notchy, does not return freely.

Front Wiring harness and clutch cable fouling lower fork yoke on full right hand lock.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Footrest hanger bracket slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Incorrect rear pads fitted to rear calliper

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,581 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 50,581 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 50,383 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 50,383 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 49,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,819 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 48,819 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking tank/fuel pump outlet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,206 miles

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

Split link fitted to chain

Fail 9 Aug 2014 47,196 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 45,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,456 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,135 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,135 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,290 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 32,290 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,080 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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V351 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V351 UBD, 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 V351 UBD registered?

V351 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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