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GK51 KWG

2001 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KWG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,024 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 72,020 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 70,749 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,749 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,544 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,544 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 11,963 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 11,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,450 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 6,915 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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GK51 KWG is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK51 KWG, 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 GK51 KWG registered?

GK51 KWG is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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