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GX03 VGD

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,653 mi
Last recorded48,653 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VGD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 48,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 48,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,622 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,229 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 43,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,474 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,245 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,699 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,699 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,580 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,559 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,553 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 27,459 miles

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

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 29 Apr 2006 15,397 miles

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

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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GX03 VGD is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX03 VGD, 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 GX03 VGD registered?

GX03 VGD is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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