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OY53 UZM

2003 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,301 mi
Last recorded53,301 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UZM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 53,301 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 49,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,359 miles

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

play in gear lever pivots

side stand has been repaired

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,435 miles

play in gear lever pivots

side stand has been repaired

Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,235 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

side stand has been repaired

slight play gear lever pivots

Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,865 miles

Front. 2mm. 120/70/ZR17/58W. Rear 2mm. 190/50/ZR17/73W.

Offside Bar end missing.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal re-shapped.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,335 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 33,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,902 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,869 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,638 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,823 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 26,823 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 26,823 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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OY53 UZM is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY53 UZM, 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 OY53 UZM registered?

OY53 UZM is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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