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W839 VRE

2000 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,945 mi
Last recorded21,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 VRE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 21,945 miles

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

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST - DAYTIME USE ONLY.

Pass 8 Nov 2019

no lights fitted at time of test daytime use only

Pass 22 Jun 2018 2,464 miles

Daylight use only

Pass 23 May 2017 1,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 1,727 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear spring corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Rear could'nt see fluid level

Pass 26 May 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

WIRING LOOM NEEDS TIDYING

Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 41,612 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

drive chain rusty

front brake binds slightly

pass light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,182 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 34,382 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,513 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

tell tail lights should be masked off

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,456 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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W839 VRE is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W839 VRE, 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 W839 VRE registered?

W839 VRE is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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