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LJ51 UZX

2001 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,455 mi
Last recorded50,455 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 UZX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,455 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,701 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 47,690 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 44,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,209 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 42,159 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,841 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,698 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,698 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,411 miles

very slight cracking in r/tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,085 miles

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

r/hand handlebar bent

Pass 11 Aug 2007 25,236 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,396 miles

rear tyre uneven wear

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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LJ51 UZX is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ51 UZX, 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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LJ51 UZX is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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