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W789 VGO

2000 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,300 mi
Last recorded54,300 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 VGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 54,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,931 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,931 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,625 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,855 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,344 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Left Hand fork tube slightley damaged

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,494 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 49,535 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 49,535 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,367 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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W789 VGO is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 24,432 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 W789 VGO, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W789 VGO registered?

W789 VGO is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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