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EO51 LYH

2001 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,649 mi
Last recorded40,649 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LYH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,649 miles

Front Tyre slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 40,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Footrest C clip missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine has serious oil leak. (Do not ride till fixed)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,971 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 37,971 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,049 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 35,049 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,152 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,463 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 21,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,197 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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EO51 LYH is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO51 LYH, 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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EO51 LYH is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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