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V505 DTD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,568 mi
Last recorded35,568 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 DTD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,568 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 35,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 35,034 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 35,034 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,659 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 28,658 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 28,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,957 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,937 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Play in floating disc mounts (3.2.A1l)

Knock detected during front end bounce test

Revs increase slightly when handle bars turned

Slight flex in nearside handlebar

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,931 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn play in floating disc mounts (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

wiring around headstock untidy

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,854 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake spongy

Fuel filler neck drain blocked

Heatsed handle bar grips wiring insecure

Offside front footrest pivot siezed

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,761 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 12,987 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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V505 DTD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V505 DTD, 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 V505 DTD registered?

V505 DTD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V505 DTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 DTD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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