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L780 BBC

1994 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,717 mi
Last recorded42,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 42,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 42,490 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,702 miles

Top rear brake caliper mounting bracket has slight play in front bush

Fail 27 Apr 2023 41,701 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Top rear brake caliper mounting bracket has slight play in front bush

Pass 20 May 2022 41,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 41,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 41,247 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 41,207 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 38,178 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 38,178 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,629 miles

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

rear brake needs extra pressure to illuminate stop lamp

slight play in rear caliper stay

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,899 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 16,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 15,618 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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L780 BBC is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 32,714 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 L780 BBC, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L780 BBC registered?

L780 BBC is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L780 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L780 BBC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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