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WK04 AKJ

2004 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,046 mi
Last recorded28,046 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 AKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 28,046 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 26,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 24,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,556 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 22,556 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 21,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,844 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 19,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 14,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,617 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 10,617 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 10,532 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 10,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,261 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 7,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 6,319 miles

advise possible dry bearing on rear hub

Pass 18 Feb 2009 3,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 1,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 1,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

surface corrosion on drive chain

Fail 9 Aug 2007 1,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

surface corrosion on drive chain

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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WK04 AKJ is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WK04 AKJ, 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 WK04 AKJ registered?

WK04 AKJ is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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