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Triumph Sprint

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 955 cc

T859 VHTMOT history

T859 VHT is a black petrol Triumph Sprint first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 31,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2022
Mileage
31,402 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T859 VHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Sprint
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
955 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T859 VHT was last recorded at 31,402 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,544 miles · 3 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,858 miles
Average per year
558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,402 miles
  • 2021 – 29,544 miles
  • 2020 – 28,285 miles
  • 2019 – 27,881 miles
  • 2018 – 25,362 miles
  • 2017 – 25,323 miles
  • 2015 – 25,307 miles
  • 2014 – 25,042 miles
  • 2013 – 24,628 miles
  • 2012 – 23,776 miles
  • 2011 – 22,861 miles
  • 2010 – 22,029 miles
  • 2008 – 21,765 miles
  • 2007 – 20,716 miles
  • 2006 – 20,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail31,402 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  • MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail31,402 miles (+1,858)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    956059414243
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass29,544 miles (+1,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    301510669702
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass28,285 miles (+404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    28,285 miles
    Test number
    761859124708
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass27,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    139419407198
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  5. Fail27,881 miles (+2,519)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    194945479233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass25,362 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    119085901886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    340505511462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail25,323 miles (+16)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    814354407073
    • FailureFront Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

  9. Pass25,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,307 miles
    Test number
    898156140895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,307 miles (+265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,307 miles
    Test number
    404572420215
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

  11. Pass25,042 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,042 miles
    Test number
    396631254164
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass24,628 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,628 miles
    Test number
    205542353421
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

  13. Pass23,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,776 miles
    Test number
    116244752170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,776 miles (+915)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,776 miles
    Test number
    869214852191
    • Repaired at testFront Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

  15. Pass22,861 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,861 miles
    Test number
    665874251145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,029 miles (+264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,029 miles
    Test number
    483221190013
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  17. Pass21,765 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,765 miles
    Test number
    212405608332
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  18. Pass20,716 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,716 miles
    Test number
    301867077292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    131939136194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T859 VHT

Does T859 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T859 VHT expired on 2 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T859 VHT?
The MOT on T859 VHT expired on 2 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T859 VHT done?
T859 VHT was recorded at 31,402 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 558 miles a year.
Has T859 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T859 VHT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T859 VHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T859 VHT find?
T859 VHT failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 major defects: front brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick; front position lamp not working; front shock absorber has a serious fluid leak.

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