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W38 VLW

2000 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,008 mi
Last recorded77,008 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 VLW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 77,008 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened alloy fork tubes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside gear lever rubber worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 76,923 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened alloy fork tubes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside gear lever rubber worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 76,710 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside gear lever rubber worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 76,710 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside gear lever rubber worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 75,930 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front gear lever rubber worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 75,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

gear lever rubber worn

Fail 21 Aug 2021 75,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

gear lever rubber worn

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inc bobbings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside gear lever rubber damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inc bobbings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside gear lever rubber worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,876 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 61,708 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,004 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 46,456 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,455 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,396 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,200 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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W38 VLW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W38 VLW, 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 W38 VLW registered?

W38 VLW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W38 VLW safe to buy?

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