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SP51 FFM

2001 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,797 mi
Last recorded46,797 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 FFM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,797 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,735 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,610 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort and lever spongey (3.3.A1d)

lights and indicators not present at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,732 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,062 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 38,485 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

front tyre distorted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,485 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

front tyre distorted

Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,188 miles

rear no plate baking starting to peel

rear wheel alignment slightly bias to r/h

Fail 20 Jul 2006 11,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

rear no plate baking starting to peel

rear wheel alignment slightly bias to r/h

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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SP51 FFM is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SP51 FFM, 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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SP51 FFM is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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