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Triumph Sprint

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 955 cc

T970 RVEMOT history

T970 RVE is a black petrol Triumph Sprint first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
62,295 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 RVE
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 RVE was last recorded at 62,295 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2011: 56,382 miles, lower than 69,082 miles on 21 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,903 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
392 miles
Average per year
290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,295 miles
  • 2024 – 61,903 miles
  • 2023 – 61,290 miles
  • 2021 – 61,083 miles
  • 2020 – 60,826 miles
  • 2018 – 60,493 miles
  • 2017 – 59,780 miles
  • 2014 – 58,114 miles
  • 2013 – 56,994 miles
  • 2012 – 56,853 miles
  • 2011 – 56,382 miles
  • 2009 – 69,082 miles
  • 2008 – 62,828 miles
  • 2007 – 56,857 miles
  • 2006 – 56,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,295 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,295 miles (+392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    366461109633
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass61,903 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    494096257497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass61,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    190462881984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail61,290 miles (+207)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    869295920730
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass61,083 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    742976161951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,826 miles (+333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,826 miles
    Test number
    281186067416
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass60,493 miles (+713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,493 miles
    Test number
    419301408073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  8. Pass59,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    444056806522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  9. Fail59,780 miles (+1,666)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    691633989389
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  10. Pass58,114 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    485430144450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    315694923305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,994 miles (+141)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    888453023362
    • DangerousRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • DangerousSteering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
  13. Pass56,853 miles (+471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,853 miles
    Test number
    366454522429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  14. Fail56,382 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,382 miles
    Test number
    545400421254
    • Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  15. Pass56,382 miles (-12,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,382 miles
    Test number
    555680821224
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  16. Pass69,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    690542609216
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  17. Fail69,082 miles (+6,254)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    544342609272
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  18. Pass62,828 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,828 miles
    Test number
    721511118207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,857 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,857 miles
    Test number
    631328317299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    564442206261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Questions about T970 RVE

Does T970 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T970 RVE is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T970 RVE?
The MOT on T970 RVE is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T970 RVE done?
T970 RVE was recorded at 62,295 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 290 miles a year.
Has T970 RVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 RVE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T970 RVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T970 RVE find?
T970 RVE passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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