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V72 JFM

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,612 mi
Last recorded48,612 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 JFM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,373 miles

Rear Brake slightly binding .

Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,965 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,398 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 47,396 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s bulb not in holder . (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,484 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,745 miles

L/H handlebar creaking/slight play.customer has been shown.

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 22,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,460 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 21,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,533 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 17,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,903 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,903 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,637 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 11,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,987 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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V72 JFM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V72 JFM, 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 V72 JFM registered?

V72 JFM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V72 JFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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