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GJ02 BUA

2002 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,475 mi
Last recorded9,475 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 BUA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 9,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 9,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 8,952 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 8,952 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 8,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 8,230 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 8,230 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables throttle (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 8,162 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 7,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 7,168 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 6,376 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 6,359 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 5,954 miles

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

only small amount of reserve travel on front brake lever

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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GJ02 BUA is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,022 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 GJ02 BUA, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ02 BUA is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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