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V650 MKE

1999 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,569 mi
Last recorded41,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV650 MKE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,569 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 41,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,877 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 37,877 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,491 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,005 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 31,005 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,659 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,659 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 20,102 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,831 miles

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

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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V650 MKE is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V650 MKE, 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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V650 MKE is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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