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CU51 CUX

2001 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,779 mi
Last recorded26,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CUX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 26,779 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 26,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.41mm offside of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 26,768 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.41mm offside of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 26,765 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar switch just touches tank on full lock

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,761 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar switch just touches fuel tank on full lock

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 26,761 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Handlebar switch just touches fuel tank on full lock

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Handlebar switch just touches fuel tank on full lock

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,267 miles

Nearside Handlebar just touches fuel tank on full lock

Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,245 miles

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 26,245 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,878 miles

Throttle movement slightly stiff

Fail 13 Jun 2013 25,708 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,561 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,081 miles

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

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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CU51 CUX is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CU51 CUX, 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 CU51 CUX registered?

CU51 CUX is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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