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VU52 WUB

2002 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,644 mi
Last recorded27,644 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WUB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,644 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 27,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,563 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 26,563 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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 Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 20,977 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 18,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 15,992 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,081 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 15,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,512 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 11,540 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 9,445 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,949 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 6,784 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 5,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 4,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 3,709 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 WUB is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU52 WUB, 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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VU52 WUB is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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