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V818 KAM

1999 Triumph Sprint

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,062 mi
Last recorded21,062 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 KAM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 21,062 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 21,054 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Lower centre stand bolts loose, nut missing

Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 20,589 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Slight wear to front brake disc rivets

Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear slight loss of damping effect

Fail 7 Jun 2019 20,168 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear slight loss of damping effect

Pass 16 May 2018 18,510 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 16 May 2018 18,510 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,619 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 14,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 13,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 10,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 6,871 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 6,435 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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V818 KAM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V818 KAM, 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 V818 KAM registered?

V818 KAM is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V818 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V818 KAM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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