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V247 HGG

2000 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,049 mi
Last recorded30,049 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 HGG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 30,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 29,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 28,417 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 27,027 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 26,932 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 26,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 26,388 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 26,388 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 25,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,898 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 24,898 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Pillion peg (6.2.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,596 miles

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

rear chain guard broken

rear drive chain sprocket worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,596 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,662 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 21,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 19,704 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 15,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,477 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 8,393 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 8,393 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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V247 HGG is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 24,432 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 V247 HGG, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V247 HGG is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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