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LV52 VTO

2003 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,099 mi
Last recorded46,099 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VTO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,099 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 46,099 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 41,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 32,593 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 32,593 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 32,440 miles

Front tyre under inflated

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 32,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working foot pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre under inflated

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,893 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,257 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 May 2016 30,464 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 27,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 22,780 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 20,660 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 20,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,200 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 4,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,573 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 3,573 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

Pass 10 Feb 2006 3,314 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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LV52 VTO is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV52 VTO, 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 LV52 VTO registered?

LV52 VTO is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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