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V846 EYA

2000 Triumph Sprint RS

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,192 mi
Last recorded45,192 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint RS20,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV846 EYA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 45,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 45,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 44,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,370 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 42,367 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 41,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2014 21,936 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,784 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,038 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 12,518 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 12,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,735 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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V846 EYA is a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 20,321 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V846 EYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V846 EYA is a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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