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SV53 GEY

2004 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GEY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2025 41,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Dip beam not working on offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached Bottom of shock has a crack and opens (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 41,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 41,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 41,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 40,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 40,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 40,097 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 40,097 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,372 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,877 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 30,145 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,089 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 25,089 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 20,464 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 20,464 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,114 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 13,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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SV53 GEY is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 19,945 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 SV53 GEY, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV53 GEY is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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