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LJ09 EFA

2009 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,988 mi
Last recorded76,988 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 EFA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,988 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 76,986 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage to swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,813 miles

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

Nearside Front front plastic loose

Offside Front O/S front plastic loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S rear brake pad low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear rear plastic loose top of rear light

Pass 12 Jul 2022 72,405 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 72,405 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 69,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 69,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 69,403 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,772 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 14,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,548 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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LJ09 EFA is a 2009 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,222 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 LJ09 EFA, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ09 EFA is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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