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L487 ULU

1993 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,010 mi
Last recorded6,010 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Triumph Sprint34,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 ULU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 6,010 miles

Chain guard missing ()

no lights fitted at time of test

rear mudguard slightly loose

Fail 5 Apr 2018 6,008 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

high beam tell tail missing

rear mudguard slightly loose

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,951 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,885 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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L487 ULU is a 1993 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,210 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 L487 ULU, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L487 ULU registered?

L487 ULU is a 1993 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L487 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L487 ULU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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