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FG51 YZR

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,880 mi
Last recorded65,880 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 YZR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 65,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 64,634 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 64,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2017 63,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,817 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,090 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,668 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,664 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,593 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,407 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,692 miles

rear brake drags slightly

rear suspension is very stiff but still moving

Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,982 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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FG51 YZR is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG51 YZR, 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 FG51 YZR registered?

FG51 YZR is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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