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KT53 FVK

2004 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FVK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 78,843 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,929 miles

REAR BRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 75,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

REAR BRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,883 miles

Engine covered in grease/ oily substance

Frame covered in grease/ oily substance

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

Horn slightly quiet

Rear Road spring covered in grease/ oily substance

Rear suspension unit too dirty and cannot be inspected properly

Swing arm covered in grease/ oily substance

Fail 14 Mar 2023 72,874 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covered in grease/ oily substance

Frame covered in grease/ oily substance

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

Horn slightly quiet

Offside Front Brake cylinder dust seal perished

Rear Road spring covered in grease/ oily substance

Rear suspension unit too dirty and cannot be inspected properly

Swing arm covered in grease/ oily substance

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,472 miles

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

Horn slightly quiet

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,475 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,238 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,161 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,608 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,126 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 47,126 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,616 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,534 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 38,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 27,326 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,688 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 21,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,884 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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KT53 FVK is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KT53 FVK, 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 KT53 FVK registered?

KT53 FVK is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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