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MA51 BFO

2001 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,015 mi
Last recorded36,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 BFO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 36,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 35,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 35,299 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 35,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 34,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 33,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,681 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,601 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,592 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,128 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,777 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 25,777 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,137 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,609 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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MA51 BFO is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA51 BFO, 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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MA51 BFO is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is MA51 BFO safe to buy?

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