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VK10 VEM

2010 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,356 mi
Last recorded66,356 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Sprint17,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 VEM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid section on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 66,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid section on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,925 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 59,925 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,064 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 56,064 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,028 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 56,026 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected semi seized on pivot (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative seized up (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,063 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 52,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 31,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 26,239 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,911 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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VK10 VEM is a 2010 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 17,352 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 VK10 VEM, 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 16 years old, this Triumph Sprint is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VK10 VEM is a 2010 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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