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YX03 AXR

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 AXR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 50,132 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front handle bar mounting bolt snapped off but secure

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front forks bottoms corroded

front brake lever has little reverse travel when applied

Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,674 miles

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

Nearside handlebar has one location bolt broken off.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,287 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,536 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 47,536 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 46,388 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,977 miles

Gearlever rod bent

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rider footrests slightly shortened

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,859 miles

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

L/H riders footrest broken,end missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 25,391 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,516 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,135 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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YX03 AXR is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX03 AXR, 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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What year was YX03 AXR registered?

YX03 AXR is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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