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W139 VAW

2000 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,557 mi
Last recorded56,557 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 VAW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,557 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 56,447 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,593 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,935 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,935 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,860 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,109 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 41,987 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 36,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 30,560 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 23,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,438 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,910 miles

front brake lever has slight travel

front tyre has slight damage

Fail 13 May 2010 20,910 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front tyre has slight damage

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,342 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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W139 VAW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 24,432 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 W139 VAW, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W139 VAW registered?

W139 VAW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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