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W709 YMJ

2000 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,721 mi
Last recorded20,721 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 YMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 20,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 16,346 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 16,346 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 16,132 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 16,132 miles

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 15,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 15,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel rubbing on mudguard

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 15,451 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel rubbing on mudguard

Rear brake light not tested - lever missing

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

Pass 25 May 2016 13,904 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,886 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 13,885 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 13,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 11,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,184 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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W709 YMJ is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 24,432 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 W709 YMJ, 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 26 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 W709 YMJ registered?

W709 YMJ is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W709 YMJ safe to buy?

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