MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS
one of the rear lamp bulbs is inoperative
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
rear brake binding slightly
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W497 GBW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Blue 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 W497 GBW, 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 W497 GBW registered?
W497 GBW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 July 2000.
Is W497 GBW safe to buy?
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