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GK53 EBC

2004 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,702 mi
Last recorded28,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 EBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 28,702 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 28,690 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside front fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 28,488 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 28,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 28,297 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 2,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,360 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 19,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 15,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,613 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 11,189 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 8,511 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 6,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 4,738 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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GK53 EBC is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK53 EBC, 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 GK53 EBC registered?

GK53 EBC is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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