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VX53 BXE

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,828 mi
Last recorded60,828 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BXE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,828 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,806 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 60,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,518 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front engine bolt bent advise replacment

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged hugger (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 58,466 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front advise engine mount bolt damaged replacement advised

Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,299 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,006 miles

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

n/s engine bolt/crash bar missing.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,666 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,112 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,356 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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VX53 BXE is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX53 BXE, 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 VX53 BXE registered?

VX53 BXE is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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