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GV59 LFG

2009 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,636 mi
Last recorded38,636 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LFG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 38,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 36,883 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 36,878 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,356 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 33,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 32,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 31,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 31,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 29,073 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 29,041 miles

Rear Footrest missing Both (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 22,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 19,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 15,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,771 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 10,938 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 7,883 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 7,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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GV59 LFG is a 2009 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,222 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 GV59 LFG, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV59 LFG is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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