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VX04 VLB

2004 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,717 mi
Last recorded41,717 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 VLB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 41,717 miles

EML on

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 May 2026 41,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 40,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorber corroded

rear suspension spring corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 38,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorber corroded

rear suspension spring corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,631 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 35,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 35,444 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 34,755 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,957 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 24,473 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,065 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 17,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,454 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 8,211 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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VX04 VLB is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX04 VLB, 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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What year was VX04 VLB registered?

VX04 VLB is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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