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HJ52 XBY

2003 Triumph Sprint

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,319 mi
Last recorded45,319 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 XBY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 45,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 44,350 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 43,897 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 43,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 38,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,142 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 38,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,115 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 34,115 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,534 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 31,534 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,317 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,850 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

one of twin tail lights not working ?

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,850 miles

one of twin tail lights not working ?

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,112 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 23,075 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 17,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,918 miles

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

small cut noted in rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2006 14,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

rear tyre has a small cut in tread .

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 XBY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HJ52 XBY, 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 HJ52 XBY registered?

HJ52 XBY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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