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V565 ETC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,075 mi
Last recorded33,075 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 ETC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe cracked at rear mount. still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 33,044 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected steering stem has no fixing to top yolk. causing excessive free play. (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe cracked at rear mount. still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,567 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,049 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 26,224 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,579 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 24,565 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 23,035 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 23,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired HEADLAMP FULL OF MOISTURE (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure ROTATING ON HANDLEBAR (1.1.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Right riders footrest slightly short.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,764 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,214 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,052 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 12,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 9,654 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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V565 ETC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 V565 ETC, 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 V565 ETC registered?

V565 ETC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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