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W478 STT

2000 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,052 mi
Last recorded40,052 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 STT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,052 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,002 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,132 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 39,129 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,538 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 35,537 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,442 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 35,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,552 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 35,442 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 35,442 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,636 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 34,571 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,796 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 20,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 8,112 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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W478 STT is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W478 STT, 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 W478 STT registered?

W478 STT is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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