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VU06 JVA

2006 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,526 mi
Last recorded69,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Sprint20,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 JVA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 69,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 68,814 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 68,799 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,342 miles

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

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

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

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

both tyres squaring off

Pass 3 Dec 2022 66,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 63,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,448 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 58,448 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,271 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,463 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,018 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 31,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 17,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,418 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,497 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 11,882 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 11,882 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 9,459 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,459 miles

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

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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VU06 JVA is a 2006 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,441 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 VU06 JVA, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU06 JVA is a 2006 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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