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VU02 KKZ

2002 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,436 mi
Last recorded52,436 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KKZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,436 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 52,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,143 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 48,143 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,313 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 30,305 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 29,026 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,861 miles

slight bind on rear brake

Fail 24 Mar 2016 26,856 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,330 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 25,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 22,660 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,021 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 15,931 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,931 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 3,301 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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VU02 KKZ is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,022 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 VU02 KKZ, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU02 KKZ is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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