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WU51 KVD

2001 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KVD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 56,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 55,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 54,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 54,316 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 53,197 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 53,197 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 52,751 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 52,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,188 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 51,628 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,543 miles

Front Brake pads getting low but not at minimum wear limit.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,500 miles

O/S LOW BEAM NOT WORKING.

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 42,368 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,093 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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WU51 KVD is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 WU51 KVD, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU51 KVD registered?

WU51 KVD is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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