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VO52 EVC

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,991 mi
Last recorded46,991 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 EVC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,991 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 46,970 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,771 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 46,771 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 45,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 45,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,806 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 44,791 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,927 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 42,878 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 42,878 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 42,878 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 42,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 41,909 miles

o/s mirror

Pass 6 May 2015 37,894 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 37,600 miles

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

the lock stops are very slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2014 34,596 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

slight play in gear pedal pivots

Fail 3 Jan 2014 34,572 miles

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

slight play in gear pedal pivots

Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,940 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

slight play in gear lever pivots

Fail 17 Sep 2012 31,914 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

riders left hand footpeg damaged slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,439 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,664 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 6,241 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 6,241 miles

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

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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VO52 EVC is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VO52 EVC, 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 VO52 EVC registered?

VO52 EVC is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is VO52 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 EVC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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