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W596 SFP

2000 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,462 mi
Last recorded29,462 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 SFP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 29,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 26,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,299 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,857 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 22,813 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 21,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,541 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 20,541 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,981 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 19,981 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 16,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 9,500 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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W596 SFP 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 80%.

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 W596 SFP, 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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W596 SFP is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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