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W146 VAW

2000 Triumph Sprint ST

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,734 mi
Last recorded48,734 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint ST25,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 VAW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint ST
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 48,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 46,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,447 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 44,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,502 miles

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

Front tyre has some uneven wear.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,352 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 38,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 34,867 miles

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

drive chain link fitted incorectley but secure

Fail 25 May 2019 34,867 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

drive chain link fitted incorectley but secure

Pass 22 May 2018 31,344 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

front mudguard missing

only one bulb in rear light working

Fail 18 May 2018 31,332 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

front mudguard missing

only one bulb in rear light working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,895 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 21,788 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,606 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,431 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 15,555 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 11,036 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint ST?

Based on 2,198 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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W146 VAW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint ST in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,597 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 ST fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W146 VAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint ST typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W146 VAW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint ST, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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