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M685 AAF

1994 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 AAF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,648 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,082 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left fork found with a small mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,539 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,541 miles

Pillion hand-grip slightly loose. Engine noise when clutch is activated

Fail 13 Jan 2023 79,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pillion hand-grip slightly loose. Engine noise when clutch is activated

Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,735 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 78,730 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rear shock mounting linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,783 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,171 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,275 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 11,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 65,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 59,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 52,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,368 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 49,361 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 39,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,362 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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M685 AAF is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M685 AAF, 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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M685 AAF is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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