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W47 VLD

2000 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79 mi
Last recorded79 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 VLD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 79 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 64 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 3 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,532 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 30,526 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,372 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 20,755 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 19,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 16,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,320 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 14,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 11,959 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 11,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 9,815 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 7,646 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 3,010 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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W47 VLD is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W47 VLD, 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 W47 VLD registered?

W47 VLD is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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