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VX51 LYF

2001 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,880 mi
Last recorded22,880 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LYF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 22,880 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight lateral movement in hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 18,931 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 13,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 13,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 13,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 12,186 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 9,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,802 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,798 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 1,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 1,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 1,026 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 1,026 miles

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

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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VX51 LYF is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VX51 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 LYF registered?

VX51 LYF is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VX51 LYF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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