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V647 KWU

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,315 mi
Last recorded33,315 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV647 KWU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 33,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 32,426 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 28,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 26,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 21,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 18,994 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 17,399 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 17,399 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 13,482 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 8,725 miles

offside headlamp aim set on lower limit.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 4,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 4,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 4,847 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 4,592 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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V647 KWU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V647 KWU, 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 V647 KWU registered?

V647 KWU is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V647 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V647 KWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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