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YJ53 RJV

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,984 mi
Last recorded44,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RJV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 44,984 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 44,647 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 44,416 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,992 miles

slight oil leak from nearside engine cover

slight travel in front brake leaver

Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,703 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,942 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,319 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 42,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,870 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 39,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,574 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads close to minimum on right hand side. close to fail. (3.2.A1f(i))

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front fairings damaged but do not impede steering. (2.1.2e)

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

slight oil leak from stator cover.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 33,574 miles

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation rear metal valve retaining nut severely damaged. (4.1.2c)

Footrest insecure front left riders foot peg missing its c clip. (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads close to minimum on right hand side. close to fail. (3.2.A1f(i))

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front fairings damaged but do not impede steering. (2.1.2e)

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

slight oil leak from stator cover.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,623 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 28,123 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 28,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 22,254 miles

front tyre tread depth 1.2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 16,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,996 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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YJ53 RJV is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,859 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 YJ53 RJV, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ53 RJV is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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