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WA04 BWU

2004 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,170 mi
Last recorded48,170 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 BWU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 48,170 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 48,170 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,455 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and spurge (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 46,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 45,988 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 44,389 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,865 miles

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

Offside Front clutch cable fouling on frame

Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer loose on collector pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 38,695 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 32,692 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 35,375 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 35,372 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,065 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads wearing thin (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,733 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 22,933 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,176 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 21,176 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,181 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 16,438 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,438 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,722 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 13,722 miles

Nearside Inner Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,327 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 11,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,755 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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WA04 BWU is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 19,945 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 WA04 BWU, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA04 BWU registered?

WA04 BWU is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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