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WU52 LKL

2002 Triumph Sprint

Multi-colour Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,240 mi
Last recorded40,240 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 LKL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 40,240 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 35,345 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 35,345 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 28,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,684 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 27,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 26,463 miles

LIGHT ON DASH

Offside Rear Inner FOOT REST SIEZED UP

Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,452 miles

Nearside foot rest loose

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,350 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,348 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 26,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,623 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 23,603 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,418 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 20,411 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,302 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,645 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 16,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,760 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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WU52 LKL is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Multi-colour with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WU52 LKL, 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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WU52 LKL is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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