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LJ03 WYL

2003 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,129 mi
Last recorded30,129 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 WYL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 30,129 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 30,114 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Apr 2026 30,090 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brakes binding,unsafe to do roller brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 28,388 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 28,388 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 26,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 22,225 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 22,225 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 21,934 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,964 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 11,921 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 11,894 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fuel tank breather blocked

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,832 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 11,739 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,739 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,557 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 10,557 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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LJ03 WYL is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ03 WYL, 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 LJ03 WYL registered?

LJ03 WYL is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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