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V566 ETC

1999 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,543 mi
Last recorded46,543 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 ETC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 46,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,033 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,239 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 43,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,908 miles

OFFSIDE RIDERS FOOTPEG DAMAGED

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

NEARSIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT MISSING

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT MISSING

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,908 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

OFFSIDE RIBERS FOOTPEG DAMAGED

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

NEARSIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT MISSING

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT MISSING

Pass 4 May 2012 41,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,730 miles

rear brake bin ding slightly *** borderline pass ****

Pass 4 May 2010 38,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,278 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 31,273 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,737 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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V566 ETC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V566 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 V566 ETC registered?

V566 ETC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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