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W296 PLJ

2000 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,831 mi
Last recorded37,831 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 PLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 37,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 37,372 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Lower GEAR SELECTOR LEVER LOOSE

Nearside Rear Upper Footrest slightly loose PILLION FOOTREST LOOSE (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 37,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 36,546 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 36,541 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,796 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 27,796 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,611 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads close to legal limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre hoppy wear

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,359 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 16,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,410 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 14,800 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 13,502 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,983 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 12,752 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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W296 PLJ 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 81.8%.

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 W296 PLJ, 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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W296 PLJ is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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