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V955 EDV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,325 mi
Last recorded38,325 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 EDV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 38,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 38,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure Clamp bolt loose (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure Clamp bolt loose (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 37,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,903 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 37,903 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,836 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,375 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,240 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,240 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,321 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,004 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,537 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear caliper is loose on mountings

Pass 10 Oct 2005 18,821 miles

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

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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V955 EDV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V955 EDV, 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 V955 EDV registered?

V955 EDV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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