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VU52 JWP

2002 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,554 mi
Last recorded15,554 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 JWP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 15,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 14,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 14,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 14,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 13,658 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 13,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 11,845 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 11,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 11,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 7,145 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 6,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,510 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 4,538 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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VU52 JWP is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU52 JWP, 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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What year was VU52 JWP registered?

VU52 JWP is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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