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VN09 GVZ

2009 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 GVZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 52,249 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 52,249 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 49,123 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 43,499 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 43,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,200 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 43,200 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 41,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 41,172 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,711 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,985 miles

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

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

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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VN09 GVZ is a 2009 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN09 GVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN09 GVZ registered?

VN09 GVZ is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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The MOT history for VN09 GVZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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