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EO51 VWH

2001 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,288 mi
Last recorded22,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VWH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 22,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 21,630 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 21,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 21,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 21,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 21,215 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 21,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,203 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,071 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Slightly weeping forkseal (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,768 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 20,768 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 19,564 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 19,564 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 18,514 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,514 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 18,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,852 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 17,852 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,645 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 17,645 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 17,244 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 17,244 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,473 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 15,473 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,535 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 14,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 12,796 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 VWH is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWH, 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 EO51 VWH registered?

EO51 VWH is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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