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GU52 XEF

2003 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,851 mi
Last recorded42,851 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XEF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,851 miles

Gear linkage worn but still useable

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,277 miles

Nearside Gear Linkage Loose/Worn But Not Excessively

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 39,089 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully test rear wheel bearings as rear brake binding

Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,667 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,610 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,367 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,014 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

gear linkage worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,919 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 34,919 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,605 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear linkage worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,325 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

gear linkage worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,026 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

gear linkage worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,400 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

gear linkage worn

Fail 26 Mar 2013 32,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

gear linkage worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,543 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 31,543 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake slightly binding.

Throttle slightly holding up on L/H lock.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,594 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

gear linkage worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,046 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

clutch cable worn

front brakes bind slightly

gear linkage worn

left handlebar slightly bent

oil cooler hose fittings corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2009 21,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,579 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,782 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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GU52 XEF is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,859 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 GU52 XEF, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU52 XEF registered?

GU52 XEF is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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