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T78 JJC

1999 Triumph Sprint ST

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,334 mi
Last recorded58,334 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint ST24,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 JJC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rotor bobbins also worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rotor bobbins also worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Suspension lower link seized (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 58,334 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Headbearings notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure Reg plate broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rotor bobbins also worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rotor bobbins also worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Suspension lower link seized (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 55,945 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

no ilumination bulb in speedometer

Fail 7 Mar 2023 55,917 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Headbearings self centre. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Gear selector bent.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 44,935 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,467 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 17,018 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 11,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,512 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,402 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint ST?

Based on 2,198 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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T78 JJC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint ST in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Sprint ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 24,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint ST fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T78 JJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint ST typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Sprint ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T78 JJC is a 1999 Triumph Sprint ST, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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