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VN09 XXE

2009 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,080 mi
Last recorded42,080 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 42,080 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 41,952 miles

Fork yoke insecure Top Yoke nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

fairing not secure

Pass 28 Feb 2025 39,089 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 39,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center pipe to rear section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 38,652 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,464 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,947 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 37,947 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 37,546 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 35,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 33,415 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 33,415 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,524 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 14,524 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front 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 XXE 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 XXE, 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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What year was VN09 XXE registered?

VN09 XXE is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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