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L870 EKK

1994 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,470 mi
Last recorded34,470 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 EKK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,470 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 34,458 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Both Hand And Foot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine Oil Leak

Front Wiring And Speedo Cable Insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,067 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 33,045 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure footrest hanger/exhaust silencer support bracket broken (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside exhaust silencer fouling swingarm

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,577 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 32,555 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,309 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 30,306 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,398 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 29,389 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,589 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 28,588 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 27,505 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,494 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,705 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,814 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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L870 EKK is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L870 EKK, 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.

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What year was L870 EKK registered?

L870 EKK is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L870 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L870 EKK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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