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M33 BSD

2001 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,243 mi
Last recorded47,243 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BSD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 47,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front RH RIDER`S FOOTREST IS SLIGHTLY BENT.

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,203 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front RH FRONT RIDER`S FOOTREST IS SLIGHTLY BENT.

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 46,203 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front RH FRONT RIDER`S FOOTREST IS SLIGHTLY BENT.

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 44,071 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 43,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 43,399 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,656 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 47,656 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 39,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 34,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 32,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 29,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,069 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,491 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 26,477 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,822 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 23,817 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,606 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,158 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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M33 BSD is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M33 BSD, 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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M33 BSD is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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