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V549 EFB

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,453 mi
Last recorded55,453 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 EFB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 55,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 54,131 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,332 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,332 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 52,317 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour side light (1.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (15kg) (3.3.A1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (20kg) (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 47,013 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 38,335 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2008 37,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,865 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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V549 EFB is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V549 EFB, 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 V549 EFB registered?

V549 EFB is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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