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HJ52 TKT

2002 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

20,316 mi
Last recorded20,316 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 TKT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 20,316 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 19,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 18,318 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 18,316 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 17,347 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 16,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 16,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 15,722 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 15,722 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,258 miles

front brake lever pulls back closer to bar than normal- satisfactory on brake tester.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,238 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 12,200 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 11,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,375 miles

rear brake drags very slightly.

there is a slight delay between lights illuminating when switching from main beam to dip, not ,ideal.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 9,632 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 9,202 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 8,487 miles

rear tyre has a nail in it(does not seem to leak)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 8,038 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 8,038 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 7,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 7,312 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 6,601 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 6,601 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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HJ52 TKT is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HJ52 TKT, 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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What year was HJ52 TKT registered?

HJ52 TKT is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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