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WU53 FFB

2004 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,913 mi
Last recorded50,913 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 FFB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,913 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,477 miles

Nearside Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,433 miles

spare clutch cable fouling ignition switch

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,247 miles

front brake slightly spongy

Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,212 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower linkage bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,355 miles

1 brake light bulb not working

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,760 miles

Rear suspension linkage starting to wear.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 38,760 miles

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

Rear suspension linkage starting to wear.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,857 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Left hand engine casing leaking oil, due to damage.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,857 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Left hand engine casing leaking oil, due to damage.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,991 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,994 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,267 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 28,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,704 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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WU53 FFB is a 2004 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 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 WU53 FFB, 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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WU53 FFB is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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