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EO51 LYU

2001 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,058 mi
Last recorded48,058 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LYU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,058 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 48,058 miles

Horn not working Horn replaced (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 46,481 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 46,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 43,364 miles

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort maximum tolerance (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 38,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 37,815 miles

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

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

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

riders r/h footrest bent but useable.

Fail 5 May 2015 37,802 miles

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

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

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

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

riders r/h footrest bent but useable.

Pass 16 May 2014 36,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 32,447 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,745 miles

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

gearlever bush worn

gearlever loose on splinds

n/s footrest bent

Pass 24 May 2007 20,129 miles

gear linkage worn

nearside footrest incomplete

Fail 21 May 2007 20,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

gear linkage badly worn/repaired

nearside footrest incomplete

Pass 22 May 2006 17,634 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 LYU is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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