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LJ04 VDE

2004 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

36,796 mi
Last recorded36,796 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VDE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 36,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 36,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,769 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,087 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 35,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 33,614 miles

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

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

reg plate under size

Fail 22 Sep 2022 33,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

reg plate under size

Pass 8 May 2020 32,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,521 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

steering slightly notchy

Fail 11 Mar 2019 32,505 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

steering slightly notchy

Pass 8 Jul 2017 31,376 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 31,376 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 68,674 miles

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

headlight beam image poor

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,730 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 67,680 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,244 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 64,066 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Oil leak

beam image poor

Pass 4 May 2013 64,066 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Oil leak

beam image poor

Pass 12 May 2012 62,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,010 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,010 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,260 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,627 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,547 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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LJ04 VDE is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LJ04 VDE, 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 LJ04 VDE registered?

LJ04 VDE is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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